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Author: James L. Nicholson, 1828-1876 Appears in 43 hymnals First Line: The Lord is my light; then why should I fear? Refrain First Line: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song Lyrics: 1. The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
By day and by night His presence is near;
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessèd persuasion the Spirit brings in.
Refrain
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along;
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along;
2. The Lord is my light; though clouds may arise;
Faith, stronger than sight, looks up to the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign:
Then how can I ever in darkness remain? [Refrain]
3. The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength;
I know in His might I’ll conquer at length;
My weakness in mercy He covers with power,
And, walking by faith, He upholds me each hour. [Refrain]
4. The Lord is my light, my all and in all;
There is in His sight no darkness at all;
He is my Redeemer, my Savior and King;
With saints and with angels His praises I sing. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?]
The Lord Is My Light