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Walk in the light

Author: Damian Lundy (1944-1996) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #264 (2013) Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Topics: Light First Line: The Spirit lives to set us free Scripture: John 5:24-25 Languages: English Tune Title: WALK IN THE LIGHT
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George Fox

Author: Sydney Carter Hymnal: Worship in Song #272 (1996) Topics: Inner light; Light First Line: There's a light that is shining in the heart of a man Refrain First Line: Walk in the light, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 There's a light that is shining in the heart of a man, It's the light that was shining when the world began, There's a light that is shining in the Turk and the Jew And a light that is shining, friend, in me and in you. Refrain: Walk in the light, wherever you may be, Walk in the light, wherever you may be! "In my old leather breeches and my shaggy, shaggy locks, I am walking in the glory of the light," said Fox! 2 "With a book and a steeple, with a bell and a key They would bind it forever but they can't," said he. "Oh, the book it will perish and the steeple will fall But the light will be shining at the end of it all." 3 "If we give you a pistol, will; you fight for the Lord?" "But you can't kill the Devil with a gun or sword!" "Will you swear on the Bible?" "I will not!" said he, "For the truth is more holy than the book, to me." [Refrain] 4 There's an ocean of darkness and I drown in the night Till I come through the darkness to the ocean of light, For the light is forever and the light it is free "And I walk in the glory of the light," said he. [Refrain] Tune Title: [There's a light that is shining in the heart of a man]
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Jesus, the Light of the World

Author: George D. Elderkin; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #274 (2012) Topics: Light First Line: Hark the herald angels sing Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light Lyrics: 1 Hark the herald angels sing, Jesus, the light of the world. Glory to the newborn King, Jesus, the light of the world. Refrain: We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light. Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright. Oh, shine all around us by day and by night. Jesus, the light of the world. 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise. Jesus, the light of the world. Join the triumph of the skies. Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 3 Christ, by highest heav'n adored. Jesus, the light of the world. Christ, the everlasting Lord, Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 4 Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace. Jesus, the light of the world. Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 9:5 Languages: English Tune Title: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
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Hope Is a Light

Author: Daniel Charles Damon, 1955-; John Glaser, 1961-; Tehina Reiatua, 1979-; Joey Williams, 1972- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #398 (2013) Meter: 4.4.8.8.6.6 Topics: Jesus Christ Light of the World; Light Lyrics: ENGLISH - 1 Hope is a light, hope is a light. Hope is a light to show the way, hope is a light to show the way. Light the candle of hope, light the candle of hope. 2 Peace is a prayer, peace is a prayer. Peace is a prayer that starts with me, peace is a prayer that starts with me. Light the candle of peace, light the candle of peace. 3 Joy is a song, joy is a song. Joy is a song for all to sing joy is a song for all to sing. Light the candle of joy, light the candle of joy. 4 Love is a gift, love is a gift. Love is a gift our hearts can give, love is a gift our hearts can give. Light the candle of love, light the candle of love. 5 Jesus is born, Jesus is born. Jesus is born in us today, Jesus is born in us today: Christ, the light of the world, Christ, the light of the world. --- SPANISH - 1 ¡Esperanza! ¡Esperanza! Es una luz guiándonos, es una luz guiándonos. ¡Vela de la esperanza! ¡Vela de la esperanza! 2 ¡Paz es orar! ¡Paz es orar! Haciendo paz con oración, haciendo paz con oración. ¡Vela de la paz! ¡Vela de la paz! 3 ¡Canto de gozo! ¡Canto de gozo! Todos alegres al cantar, todos alegres al cantar. ¡Vela dela canción! ¡Vela dela canción! 4 ¡La caridad! ¡La caridad! Es entregar el corazón, es entregar el corazón. ¡Vela del amor! ¡Vela del amor! 5 ¡Cristo nació! ¡Cristo nació! Dentro de nuestro ser nació, dentro de nuestro ser nació. ¡Vela para el mundo! ¡Vela para el mundo! --- FRENCH - 1 Vive l'espoir! Vive l'espoir! L'espoir qui brille et nous conduit, l'espoir qui brille et nous conduit. Laissons briller l'espoir! Laissons briller l'espoir! 2 Vive la paix! Vive la paix! Pour que la paix soit progagèe, pour que la paix soit propagèe. Laissons briller la paix! Laissons briller la paix! 3 Vive la joie! Vive la joie! C'est notre chant, á toi et moi, c'est notre chant, á toi et moi. Laissons briller la joie! Laissons briller la joie! 4 Vive l'amour! Vive l'amour! Car, c'est le don qui vient du cœur, car, c'est le don qui vient du cœur. Laissons briller l'amour! Laissons briller l'amour! 5 Jésus est né! Jésus est né! En nous le Christ s'est révélé, en nous le Christ s'est révélé. Jésus, lumière du monde! Jésus, lumière du monde! Scripture: Luke 2:10-11 Languages: English; French; Spanish Tune Title: GREENWOOD RIDGE
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The Light of the World Is Jesus

Author: Philip P. Bliss Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #476 (1990) Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain Topics: Christ The Light First Line: The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin Refrain First Line: Come to the light, 'tis shining for thee Lyrics: 1 The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin; the light of the world is Jesus; like sunshine at noonday his glory shone in, the Light of the world is Jesus. Refrain: Come to the Light, 'tis shining for thee; sweetly the Light has dawned upon me; once I was blind, but now I can see; the light of the world is Jesus. 2 No darkness have we who in Jesus abide, the light of the world is Jesus; we walk in the Light when we follow our Guide, the light of the world is Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Ye dwellers in darkness with sin-blinded eyes, the light of the world is Jesus; go, wash at his bidding, and light will arise, the light of the world is Jesus. [Refrain] 4 No need of the sunlight in heaven, we're told, the light of the world is Jesus; the Lamb is the Light in the City of Gold, the light of the world is Jesus. [Refrain] Scripture: John 8:12 Languages: English Tune Title: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
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Your Light Will Come, Jerusalem

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #667 (2003) Topics: Light; Light; Light First Line: Christ is the light of the world Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ is the light of the world]

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine

Author: Harry Dixon Loes (1895-1965) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #808 (2013) Topics: Light First Line: The light that shines is the light of love Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Languages: English Tune Title: [The light that shines is the light of love]
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Light on the Other Side

Author: Rev. H. H. Ryland Hymnal: Consecrated Hymns #5 (1902) Topics: Light First Line: Does darkness now come o’er thy soul Refrain First Line: There’ll be light, there’ll be light Lyrics: 1 Does darkness now come o’er thy soul? There’ll be light on the other side. Some day the clouds away will roll; There’ll be light on the other side. Refrain: There’ll be light, there’ll be light, There’ll be light on the other side. In heav’n above there is no more night, There’ll be light on the other side. 2 Does trouble dark now blight thy life? There’ll be light on the other side. When free from toil, and care, and strife, There’ll be light on the other side. [Refrain] 3 Do shades of sorrow cross thy way? There’ll be light on the other side. When grief and sighing flee away, There’ll be light on the other side. [Refrain] 4 To Jesus come, ye sad and lone, There’ll be light on the other side. And heaven make thy future home, There’ll be light on the other side. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Does darkness now come o’er thy soul]
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Let Your Light Shine Out

Author: Jennie Wilson Hymnal: Gospel Herald in Song #5 (1899) Topics: Life and Light First Line: Let your light shine out, with a constant glow Lyrics: 1 Let your light shine out, with a constant glow, In your pathway as you go, With a cheery smile, and a kindly face Brighten many a darkened place. Refrain: Let your light shine out, Let your light shine out, Fill with gladness life’s short day; Let your light shine out, Let your light shine out, Scatter sunshine all along the way. 2 There are lonely ones, no true friend is near, On some hearts a shadow drear There are toilers needing a helping hand; Be ye ready at my command. [Refrain] 3 In the name of Him who on human grief Looked with pain and grave relief— Unto those oppressed and to those in doubt Let the beautiful light shine out. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let your light shine out, with a constant glow]
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Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light

Author: Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #29 (2003) Topics: Light; Light; Light First Line: The Lord is my light and my salvation Refrain First Line: The Lord is my light Scripture: Psalm 27:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my light and my salvation]

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