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Jesus Christ, Inner Light

Author: Suzanne Toolan, RSM, b. 1927 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #666 (2003) Topics: Darkness; Darkness; Darkness First Line: Jesus Christ, source of light Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus Christ, source of light]
Jesus Christ, Inner Light

Longing for Light

Author: Bernadette Farrell Hymnal: Voices Together #715 (2020) Meter: 9.8.9.6 with refrain Topics: Darkness and Light First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness Refrain First Line: Christ, be our light! Scripture: Isaiah 58:7-9 Tune Title: CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT
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Christ, Be Our Light

Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #908 (2013) Topics: Darkness First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness Refrain First Line: Christ, be our light! Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT
Christ, Be Our Light

Love Has Come

Author: Ken Bible Hymnal: Worship and Song #3059 (2011) Meter: 9.9.10.9.9.8 Topics: Darkness; Darkness First Line: Love has come a light in the darkness! Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: BRING A TORCH
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Joyful Is the Dark

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Voices Together #281 (2020) Meter: 5.5.10.6.5.10 Topics: Darkness and Light Lyrics: 1 Joyful is the dark, holy, hidden God, rolling cloud of night beyond all naming, majesty in darkness, energy of love, Word in flesh, the mystery proclaiming. 2 Joyful is the dark Spirit of the deep, winging wildly o’er the world’s creation, silken sheen of midnight plumage black and bright, swooping with the beauty of a raven. 3 Joyful is the dark, shadowed stable floor; angels flicker, God on earth confessing, as with exultation, Mary, giving birth, hails the infant cry of need and blessing. 4 Joyful is the dark coolness of the tomb, waiting for the wonder of the morning. Never was that midnight touched by dread and gloom: darkness was the cradle of the dawning. 5 Joyful is the dark depth of love divine, roaring, looming thundercloud of glory, holy, haunting beauty, living, loving God. Hallelujah! Sing and tell the story! Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Tune Title: JOYFUL DARK
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Light shining in darkness

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCLXXIII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Light Shining in darkness First Line: My former hopes are dead Lyrics: 1 My former hopes are dead, My terror now begins; I feel alas! that I am dead In trespasses and sins. 2 Ah whither shall I fly? I hear the thunder roar; The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 When I review my ways, I dread impending doom; But sure a friendly whisper says, "Flee from the wrath to come." 4 I see, or think I see, A glimm'ring from afar; A beam of day that shines for me, To save me from despair. 5 Fore-runner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way; I'll gaze upon it while i run, And watch the rising day. Languages: English
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Light shining in darkness

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCLXXIII (1802) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Light Shining in darkness First Line: My former hopes are dead Lyrics: 1 My former hopes are dead, My terror now begins; I feel alas! that I am dead In trespasses and sins. 2 Ah whither shall I fly? I hear the thunder roar; The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 When I review my ways, I dread impending doom; But sure a friendly whisper says, "Flee from the wrath to come." 4 I see, or think I see, A glimm'ring from afar; A beam of day that shines for me, To save me from despair. 5 Fore-runner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way; I'll gaze upon it while i run, And watch the rising day. Languages: English
Light shining in darkness

The people walking in darkness

Hymnal: Voices Together #231 (2020) Topics: Darkness and Light
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River of Glory

Author: Dan Schutte, b. 1947 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #548 (2003) Topics: Darkness; Darkness; Darkness First Line: Fountain of mercy, grace flowing free Refrain First Line: River of glory, springs of our birth Languages: English Tune Title: [Fountain of mercy, grace flowing free]
River of Glory

You Are Before Me, Lord

Author: Ian Pitt-Watson, 1923-1995 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #139D (2012) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Darkness First Line: You are before me, Lord, you are behind Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL
You Are Before Me, Lord

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