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Father of Lights
Author: Elizabeth Wilson; Helen Thoburn Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 14 hymnals Matching Instances: 14 First Line: Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow Lyrics: 1. Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow,
Giver of every good and perfect gift!
With one accord we seek Thy holy presence,
Gladly our hearts to Thee in praise we lift.
2. Glad for the cause that binds our lives together,
Through Thee united, worshiping as one;
Glad for the crowning gift that Thou hast given,
Sending, to light the world, Thine only Son.
3. Light of the world, through whom we know the Father!
Pour out upon us Thine abiding love,
That we may know its depth and height and splendor,
That heaven may come to earth from heaven above.
4. Thou art the Christ! To Thee we own allegiance.
May our devotion sweep from sea to sea,
Even as we, the gift from Thee receiving,
Joyfully minister that gift for Thee. Used With Tune: ALBANY
Father of Lights
ZU MEINEM HERRN
Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 19 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Composer and/or Arranger: J. G. Schicht Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 56717 11223 1 Used With Text: Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow
ZU MEINEM HERRN
Father of Lights
Author: Elizabeth Wilson; Helen Thoburn Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1482 Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow Lyrics: 1. Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow,
Giver of every good and perfect gift!
With one accord we seek Thy holy presence,
Gladly our hearts to Thee in praise we lift.
2. Glad for the cause that binds our lives together,
Through Thee united, worshiping as one;
Glad for the crowning gift that Thou hast given,
Sending, to light the world, Thine only Son.
3. Light of the world, through whom we know the Father!
Pour out upon us Thine abiding love,
That we may know its depth and height and splendor,
That heaven may come to earth from heaven above.
4. Thou art the Christ! To Thee we own allegiance.
May our devotion sweep from sea to sea,
Even as we, the gift from Thee receiving,
Joyfully minister that gift for Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: ALBANY
Father of Lights
Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow
Hymnal: The A. M. E. Zion Hymnal #516 (1957)
Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow
Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow
Author: Helen Thoburn; Margaret Wilson Hymnal: The Book of Common Praise #376 (1939) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Praise and Thanksgiving Tune Title: ZU MEINEM HERRN
Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow
Elizabeth Wilson
b. 1867 Author of "Father of Lights, in Whom There is No Shadow" in Christian Youth Hymnal Wilson, Elizabeth, L.L.D. (Neenah, Wisconsin, August 17, 1867--?). Daughter of a Methodist Episcopal minister, herself an ordained minister of the same denomination, a member (one-time officer) of the American Association of Women Preachers, and of the British Society for the Ministry of Women. She was educated at Lawrence University (now College), Appleton, Wisconsin; Oxford, England; Jena, Germany, and the Bengal Government Weaving Institute, Serampore, Inda. After teaching at Lawrence for five years, 1885-1889, she began her real life work with the Y.W.C.A. and continued in it for thirty-nine years, a part of the time being spent as as Association Secretary in Japan. Retiring from active work she lived for a time at Appleton and then removed to California where, in 1953 at the time of this writing, she makes her home in Los Angeles at Pacific Homes, a residence for retired religious workers.
See the biographical sketch of Helen Thoburn for a full account of the writing of her hymn, "Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow" (Helen Thoburn and Elizabeth Wilson), the first half of stanza one of which is widely used as an Opening Response.
--Robert G. McCutchan, DNAH Archives
Elizabeth Wilson
Helen Thoburn
1885 - 1932 Author of "Father of Lights, in Whom There is No Shadow" in Christian Youth Hymnal Thoburn, Helen. (Union City, Pennsylvania, June 17, 1885--February 3, 1932, New York City). One of a long line of Methodists engaged in religious work. After her graduation from Leland Stanford University she was appointed a secretary of the Y.W.C.A. to do editorial work in China where she spent eight years. Upon relinquishing this work she returned to the United States and undertook special responsibility for the international educational program of the Association. She died suddenly in New York City where she made her home upon her return from China.
--Robert G. McCutchan, DNAH Archives
Helen Thoburn
J. Albert Jeffery
1855 - 1929 Composer of "ANCIENT OF DAYS" in Christian Youth Hymnal Born: October 26, 1855, Plymouth, England.
Died: June 4, 1929, Brookline, Massachusetts.
Jeffery (sometimes misspelled as Jeffrey) began playing the organ at St. Anne’s Cathedral in Plymouth at age 14, taking over his father’s position. He emigrated to America in 1876 and settled in Albany, New York. He developed a chorus and directed the music at St. Agnes School, and played the organ at the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral. He left for Yonkers, New York, in 1893, and served at the First Presbyterian Church. Later, he taught music at the New England Conservatory.
--www.hymntime.com/tch
J. Albert Jeffery
