The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
Words: Helen D. Sylvester, in Revival Hymns, edited by Daniel B. Towner & Charles M. Alexander (Chicago, Illinois: Bible Institute Colportage Association, 1905), number 94.
Music: William L. Gilpin (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Sylvester or Gilpin (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
My light and my salvation,
O Lord of life, art Thou;
Accept my consecration,
To Thee I pay my vow.
Thou art the King of glory,
Thy love hath set me free;
O sweet and blessèd story,
The Savior died for me.
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O Lord, my life and my salvation,
I love Thee and adore;
I rest on Thee,
The true foundation,
I rest forevermore.
O God of my salvation,
Thou art become my song;
Unceasing adoration
And love to Thee belong
Thro’ all the hoary ages
Thy Word has still been true;
Today its blessèd pages
My hope and strength renew.
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To all Thy kingly splendor,
To Thy redeeming love,
What tribute shall I render,
My loyalty to prove?
O Savior, high and holy,
In all Thy love and might,
Within my heart so lowly,
Be Thou my life and light!
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