Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5 Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word,
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray.
And where the gospel day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light!
2 Savior, you came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight.
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inward blind:
now to all humankind
let there be light!
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed forth your flight!
Move on the water's face
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light!
4 Gracious and holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
wisdom, love, might:
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the world far and wide,
let there be light! Topics: Trinity; Christian year--Trinity; Spread of the Gospel Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN
God, Whose Almighty Word