CPWI Hymnal ‎#241

241. Thou, whose almighty word

1 Thou, whose almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight;
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the Gospel-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.

2 Thou, who didst come to bring
on thy redeeming wing
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
O now to all mankind
let there be light.

3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy Dove,
speed forth thy flight;
move on the water's face,
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.

4 Holy and blessèd Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might;
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the earth far and wide
let there be light.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, whose almighty word
• Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825
• Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:1-5
• Topic: General Hymns: God the Father; Hymns for the Church Year: Trinity Sunday
• Notes: A lower setting of MOSCOW is found at 216

Tune Information

• Name: MOSCOW
• Composer: Felice de Giardini, 1716-1796
• Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4
• Key: G Major