Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#456

456. Christ is the world's true Light

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is the world's true Light
• Author: George Wallace Briggs (1875-1959) (alt.)
• Meter: 6767 6666
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 1:19
  ;
  Isaiah 2:4-5
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  James 5:16
  ;
  John 1:9
  ;
  Micah 4:1-5
  ;
  Romans 8:22
• Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Justice and Peace; Unity of Humanity
• Copyright: From Enlarged Songs of Praise, 1931, Oxford University Press
• Notes: An alternate tune NUN DANKET is found at 182

Tune Information

• Name: RINKART (KOMMT SEELEN)
• Composer (melody and figured bass): Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
• Meter: 6767 6666
• Key: D Major