Trinity Hymnal ‎#376

376. Thou, whose almighty word

1 Thou, whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard,
And took their flight,
Hear us, we humbly pray;
And, where the gospel's day
Sheds not its glorious ray,
Let there be light.

2 Thou, who didst come to bring
On thy redeeming wing Healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
Sight to the inly blind,
O now to all mankind
Let there be light.

3 Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving, holy Dove,
Speed forth thy flight;
Move o'er the waters' face,
Bearing the lamp of grace,
And in earth's darkest place
Let there be light.

4 Holy and blessed Three,
Glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might!
Boundless as ocean's tide,
Rolling in fullest pride
Through the world far and wide
Let there be light.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, whose almighty word
• Author: John Marriott (c. 1813; st. 4, line 1, alt.)
• Meter: 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:3
• Topic: The Church: Missions; Holy Spirit: Dove; Holy Spirit: Illuminator; Holy Trinity; Missions; Supplication: For Light

Tune Information

• Name: DENBIGH
• Meter: 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4.
• Key: g minor