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528. The Lord is My Light

1 The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
By day and by night his presence is near;
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessed persuasion the Spirit brings in.

Chorus:
The Lord is my light, my joy and my song;
By day and by night he leads me along.
The Lord is my light, my joy and my song;
By day and by night he leads me along.

2 The Lord is my light; tho' clouds may arise,
Faith stronger than sight, looks up to the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign;
Then how can I ever in darkness remain? [Chorus]

3 The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength,
I know in his might I'll conquer at length;
My weakness in mercy he covers with pow'r,
And, walking by faith, he upholds me each hour. [Chorus]

4 The Lord is my light, my all and in all;
There is in his sight no darkness at all;
He is my Redeemer, my Saviour and King;
With saints and with angels his praises I sing. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: The Lord is my light
Title: The Lord is My Light
Author: James Nicholson
Refrain First Line: The Lord is my light, my joy and my song
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Living His Life: Light of the World
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [The Lord is my light]
Composer: Dr. J. W. Bischoff
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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