1 "Let there be light!" thus spoke the Lord;
thus we were made and thus restored.
Christ's conquering Word created all;
our shining hope: his sovereign call.

2 Now Christ has summoned us to speak
his mighty Word, though we are weak.
So let our feet be Gospel-shod,
and all the power belong to God.

3 Christ speaks and freedom is conferred;
he reigns triumphant in his Word
to frustrate Satan's fatal might,
and lead his captives into light.

4 Come, broken-hearted, take good cheer;
come, crushed in spirit, do not fear.
The Lord who reigns in blinding light
dwells with the lowly and contrite.

5 Now let us set the world aflame;
proclaim the glory of his name!
His light be everywhere adored,
and every creature own him Lord!