The New Century Hymnal ‎#584

584. I Am the Light of the World

Text Information

• First Line: When the song of the angels is stilled
• Title: I Am the Light of the World
• Author: Jim Strathdee (1969, rev. 1981)
• Refrain First Line: I am the light of the world!
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 8:12
• Topic: Discipleship; Gospel Call and Response; Jesus Christ: Light; Justice and Peace; Year A: Christmas Day 1; Year A: Christmas Day 2; Year A: Epiphany; Year B: Christmas Day 1; Year B: Christmas Day 2; Year B: Epiphany; Year C: Christmas Day 1; Year C: Christmas Day 2; Year C: Epiphany; Year C: Epiphany 3; Year C: Proper 19
• Source: In response to a Christmas poem by Howard Thurman
• Copyright: © 1969 by Jim Strathdee, Desert Flower Music

Tune Information

• Name: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
• Composer: Jim Strathdee (1969)
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1969 by Jim Strathdee, Desert Flower Music