217. Jesus, the Light of the World

1 Hark the herald angels sing.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Glory to the new-born King.
Jesus, the light of the world.

Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light.
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
Oh, shine all around us by day and by night.
Jesus, the light of the world.

2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Join the triumph of the skies.
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

3 Christ, by highest heav'n adored.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

4 Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Hail, the Sun of righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing
Title: Jesus, the Light of the World
Author (refrain): George D. Elderkin
Author (st.1-4): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Refrain First Line: Jesus, the light of the world
Meter: 7 7 7 7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2001
Scripture:
Topic: Fellowship: with God; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Worship and Adoration
Tune Information
Name: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Composer: George D. Elderkin
Arranger: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, b. 1953
Meter: 7 7 7 7 with refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.



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