Text:Jesus, the Light of the World
Author (refrain):George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928
Author (vss.):Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Arranger:Evelyn Simpson-Currenton, 1953-
Composer:George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928

159. Jesus, the Light of the World

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.
O, shine all around us by day and by night.
Jesus the light of the world.

2 Joyful, all you 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 heaven adored;
Jesus, the light of the world.
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

4 Hail, the heaven born Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the light of the world.
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
Title: Jesus, the Light of the World
Author (vss.): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Author (refrain): George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928
Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light
Meter: 7.7.7.7.Ref.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Topic: Christmas
Tune Information
Name: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Composer: George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928
Arranger: Evelyn Simpson-Currenton, 1953-
Meter: 7.7.7.7.Ref.
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Arr. © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc.



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