Author: T. Binney (1798-1874) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #454 (1987) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Hymnal Title: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) Lyrics: 1 Eternal light, eternal light!
how pure the soul must be
when, placed within your searching sight,
it does not fear, but with delight
can face such majesty.
2 The spirits who surround your throne
may bear that burning bliss;
but that is surely theirs alone,
since they have never, never known
a fallen world like this.
3 There is a way for man to rise
to that sublime abode:
an offering and a sacrifice,
a Holy Spirit’s energies,
an advocate with God.
4 Such grace prepares us for the sight
of holiness above;
the child of ignorance and night
may dwell in the eternal light,
through the eternal love. Topics: God's Church Hope and Confidence; Lent 4, The King and the Kingdom Transfiguration; Pentecost The Holy Spirit; Trinity Sunday, The Trinity New Testament; Pentecost 21 The Christian Hope Languages: English Tune Title: NEWCASTLE
Eternal light, eternal light!