Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDXII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: We bless the eternal source of light Lyrics: 1 We bless the eternal source of light,
Who makes the stars to shine;
And, thro' this dark beclouded world
Diffuseth rays divine.
2 We bless the churches sovereign king,
Whose golden lamps we are;
Fix'd in the temples of his love
To shine with radiance fair.
3 Still be our purity be preserv'd;
Still fled with oil the flame;
And in deep characters inscrib'd
Our heavenly master’s name.
4 Then while between our ranks he walks,
And all our state surveys,
His smiles shall with new lustre deck
The people of his praise. Topics: The Church; Christ's care of churches and ministers; Christ's care for Ministers; Ordination hymns Scripture: Revelation 2:1 Languages: English
Christ's care of ministers and churches