I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12
Words: Fanny Crosby, in The Gospel Choir No. 2, edited by Ira Sankey, James McGranahan & George C. Stebbins (New York: Biglow & Main, 1895), number 13.
Music: Portofino Ira D. Sankey (🔊 pdf nwc).
There is a light, a blessèd light,
That comes from God above;
And in the face of Christ the Lord,
Reflects the Father’s love.
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Let us walk in the light,
Ever walk in the light of God;
Let us walk in the light,
Ever walk in the light of God.
There is a light, a glorious light,
That falls upon our way;
And brighter shineth as we go,
Till lost in perfect day.
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There is a light, a holy light,
By which we now behold
The jasper walls, the pearly gates
And streets of shining gold.
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O blessèd, blessèd, holy light,
To all so freely giv’n;
Shine forth, shine forth, O light of life,
And guide us safe to Heav’n.
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