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Text:Ye worlds of light that roll so near
Tune:MORNING-STAR

53. Ye worlds of light that roll so near

1. Ye worlds of light, that roll so near
The Savior's throne of shining bliss,
O tell, how mean your glories are,
How faint and few, compared with his!

2. We sing the bright and morning star,
Jesus, the source of light and love;
His purest rays, diffused from far,
Conduct us to the realms above.

3. 'Midst gloomy darkness spread abroad,
This light directs the pilgrim's way;
Still, as he goes, he finds the road
That leads him safe to endless day.

4. When we shall reach the glorious height,
Where this bright star shall brightest shine,
Leave far behind these scenes of night,
And view the luster all divine.

Text Information
First Line: Ye worlds of light that roll so near
Meter: L. M.
Publication Date: 1821
Tune Information
Name: MORNING-STAR
Meter: L. M.
Incipit: 51321 31767 1
Key: A Major



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