Saturday, February 18, 2023

Source of Light and Joy

185 C. M.
Source of light and joy.

GREAT Spirit, by whose mighty power
   All creatures live and move,
   On us thy benediction shower;
   Inspire our souls with love.

2 Hail, Source of light! arise and shine;
   All gloom and doubt dispel;
   Give peace and joy, for we are thine;
   In us forever dwell.

3 From death to life our spirits raise,
   And full redemption bring;
   New tongues impart to speak the praise
   Of Christ, our God and King.

4 Thine inward witness bear, unknown
   To all the World beside;
   With joy We then shall feel and own
   Our Saviour glorified.
                  Thomas Haweis
                   Methodist Episcopal hymnal (1870 edition)

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