Author: William M. Vories Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #402 (1957) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Let there be light, Lord God of Hosts Lyrics: 1 Let there be light, Lord God of Hosts,
Let there be wisdom on the earth;
Let broad humanity have birth,
Let there be deeds, instead of boasts.
2 Within our passioned hearts instill
The calm that endeth strain and strife;
Make us Thy ministers of life;
Purge us from lusts that curse and kill.
3 Give us the peace of vision clear
To see our brothers' good our own,
To joy and suffer not alone
The love that casteth out all fear.
4 Let woe and waste of warfare cease,
That useful labor yet may build
Its homes with love and laughter filled;
God, give Thy wayward children peace.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 43:3 Tune Title: PENTECOST
Let There Be Light