LIGHT OF LIGHT, ENLIGHTEN ME
"God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5
Words: Benjamin Schmolck, 1714.
Music: "Hinchman," Uzziah Christopher Burnap, 1869.
Light of Light, enlighten me,
Now anew the day is dawning;
Sun of grace, the shadows flee;
Brighten Thou my Sabbath morning;
With Thy joyous sunshine blessed,
Happy is my day of rest.
Fount of all our joy and peace,
To Thy living waters lead me;
Thou from earth my soul release,
And with grace and mercy feed me;
Bless Thy word, that it may prove
Rich in fruits that Thou dost love.
Kindle Thou the sacrifice
That upon my lips is lying;
Clear the shadows from my eyes,
That, from every error flying,
No strange fire may in me glow
That Thine altar doth not know.