1 Eternal light, shine in my heart;
eternal hope, lift up my eyes;
eternal power, be my support;
eternal wisdom, make me wise.
2 Eternal life, raise me from death;
eternal brightness, help me see;
eternal Spirit, give me breath;
eternal Savior, come to me:
3 Until by your most costly grace,
invited by your holy Word,
at last I come before your face
to know you, my eternal God.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | Eternal light, shine in my heart |
| Title: | Eternal Light, Shine in My Heart |
| Author: | Christopher Idle (1977) |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Meter: | L.M. |
| Scripture: | Romans 1:20; John 1:4; Deuteronomy 33:27 |
| Source: | From a prayer by Alcuin, 8th C. |
| Language: | English |
| Copyright: | Words © 1982 Hope Publishing Company |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | JACOB |
| Composer: | Jane Marshall (1984) |
| Meter: | L.M. |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Copyright: | Music © 1984, GIA Publications, Inc. |