I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12
Words: Fanny Crosby, in Sunny-Side Songs, edited by W. Howard Doane (New York & Chicago, Illinois: Biglow & Main, 1893), page 123, alt.
Music: Bethany (Mason) Lowell Mason, 1856 (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Light of the wandering,
Strength of the weak,
Jesus, Thou Lamb of God,
Thee would we seek.
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Tender and faithful,
Loving and merciful,
Jesus, we plead with Thee;
Hear Thou our cry.
Come to the desolate,
Sad and oppressed;
Come to the broken heart
Sighing for rest.
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Come in our weariness,
Help us to pray;
Lord, we would follow Thee;
Show us the way.
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