Christian Worship ‎#689

689. Renew Me, O Eternal Light

1 Renew me, O eternal Light,
and let my heart and soul be bright,
illumined with the light of grace
that issues from your holy face.

2 Destroy in me the lust of sin,
from all impureness make me clean.
O grant me pow'r and strength, my God,
to strive against my flesh and blood.

3 Create in me a new heart, Lord,
that gladly I obey your Word.
O let your will be my desire
and with new life my soul inspire.

4 Grant I only you may love
and seek those things which are above
till I behold you face to face,
O Light eternal, through your grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Renew me, O eternal Light
• Title: Renew Me, O Eternal Light
• Author: Johann F. Ruopp, 1672-1708 (abr.)
• Translator: August Crull, 1845-1923 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 3:18
  ;
  Colossians 3:1-10
  ;
  Psalm 51:10-12
• Topic: Baptismal Life
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 11167 12766 71217
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: German, 15th cent.; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain