335. O Grant Us Light

1 O grant us light, that we may know
The wisdom Thou alone canst give;
That truth may guide where'er we go,
And virtue bless where'er we live.

2 O grant us light, that we may learn
How dead is life from Thee apart,
How sure is joy for all who turn
To Thee an undivided heart.

3 O grant us light, in grief and pain,
To lift our burdened hearts above,
And count the very cross a gain,
And bless our Father's hidden love.

4 O grant us light, when, soon or late,
All earthly scenes shall pass away,
In Thee to find the open gate
To deathless home and endless day.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O grant us light, that we may know
Title: O Grant Us Light
Author: Lawrence Tuttiett (1864)
Meter: L. M.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ;
Topic: God: Guide; God: Light; Pilgrimage of life (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ILLSLEY
Composer: John Bishop (1665-1737)
Meter: L. M.
Key: F Major
Copyright: Music from The BBC Hymn Book, published by Oxford University Press.
Notes: Alternative tune, "Quebec," Hymn 215.



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