326. O very God of very God

1 O very God of very God
And very Light of Light,
Whose feet this earth's dark valley trod,
That so it might be bright;

2 Our hopes are weak, our fears are strong,
Thick darkness blinds our eyes;
Cold is the night; Thy people long
That Thou, their Sun, wouldst rise.

3 And even now, though dull and gray,
The east is brightening fast,
And kindling to the perfect day
That never shall be past.

4 Oh, guide us till our path is done,
And we have reached the shore
Where Thou, our everlasting Sun,
Art shining evermore!

5 We wait in faith, and turn our face
To where the daylight springs,
Till Thou shalt come our gloom to chase,
With healing in Thy wings.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O very God of very God
Author: J. M. Neale
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1914
Topic: General; Epiphany; Faith (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MOUNT CALVARY
Composer: R. P. Stewart
Meter: C. M.
Key: B♭ Major



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