Author: George D. Elderkin; Charles Wesley Hymnal: NCH1995 #160 (1995) Tune Title: ELDERKIN First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Refrain First Line: We will follow the light Lyrics: 1 Hark, the herald angels sing,
Jesus, the light of the world;
Glory to the Christ-child bring,
Jesus, the light of the world.
Refrain:
We will follow the light, beautiful light,
come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright.
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the light of the world.
2 Joyful, all you saints arise,
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 Word,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
4 Hail the Bearer of God's peace!
Jesus, the light of the world;
Hail, the Sun of righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Epiphany; Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth; Jesus Christ Light; Year B Christmas 1 Scripture: John 8:12 Languages: English
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Jesus, the Light of the world)