I Need the Light

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When the night is dark and the way is steep

Author: Helen L. Dungan
Tune: [When the night is dark and the way is steep]
Published in 3 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 When the night is dark and the way is steep,
Oh, I need the blessed light that will guide me in the night;
For his promise true he will ever keep,
And will lead me by his light divine.

Chorus:
I need the light, the blessed light,
I need the light that leads from earth to heaven above;
I need the light, the blessed light,
I need the light that leads to God.

2 Walking day by day in the storm-pressed way,
Oh, I need the blessed light that will guide me in the night;
If I walk with him by my side he’ll stay,
And will lead me by his light divine. [Chorus]

3 From thy precious care may I never stray,
Oh, I need the blessed light that will guide me in the night;
For thy hand will guide into perfect day,
And will lead me by thy light divine. [Chorus]

Source: Songs for Work and Worship #66

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Author: Helen L. Dungan

[Helen L. Dungan] Born: Circa 1855, Ohio. The 1880 census shows Dungan living in Franklin, Indiana, with her husband James. --www.hymntime.com/tch/ Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line:	When the night is dark and the way is steep
Title:	I Need the Light
Author:	Helen L. Dungan
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I need the light, the blessed light
Copyright:	Public Domain