Together in Song ‎#447

447. Lord, your almighty word

1 Lord, your almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.

2 Saviour, who came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
now to all humankind
let there be light.

3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move on the waters' face
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.

4 Holy and blessèd Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might,
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the earth far and wide,
let there be light.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, your almighty word
• Author: John Marriott, 1720-1825 (alt.)
• Meter: 664.6664
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:4-7
  ;
  Genesis 1:1-9
  ;
  Habakkuk 2:14-20
  ;
  Isaiah 60:1-6
  ;
  John 1:1-9
  ;
  John 8:12-18
  ;
  John 9:30-41
  ;
  Luke 1:68-79
  ;
  Luke 3:21-22
  ;
  Mark 1:2-15
  ;
  Matthew 3:15-17
• Topic: Commissioning Service; Consummation in Christ; Creation; Epiphany; Evangelism; Healing; Jesus Christ: Redeemer; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Andrew; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Luke; The Gospel; Word of God; Worship: Gathering

Tune Information

• Name: MOSCOW
• Composer: Felice Giardini, 1716-96
• Meter: 664.6664
• Key: F Major