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Text:Jesus, the Light of the Word
Author:Fanny J. Crosby
Tune:[Shining in darkness, by faith we behold]
Composer:W. H. Doane

121. Jesus, the Light of the Word

1 Shining in darkness, by faith we behold,
Jesus the Light of the world;
Jesus, the brightness of glory untold,
Jesus the Light of the world.

Refrain:
O walk in the beautiful light
That comes with the dew-drops of mercy impearled;
It shineth around us by day and by night,
‘Tis Jesus, the Light of the world.

2 Shining in darkness through trials and fears,
Jesus the Light of the world;
Shining in darkness through sorrow and tears,
Jesus the Light of the world. [Refrain]

3 Shining in darkness, O Infinite Love!
Jesus the Light of the world;
Shining in darkness wherever we move,
Jesus the Light of the world. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Shining in darkness, by faith we behold
Title: Jesus, the Light of the Word
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: O walk in the beautiful light
Publication Date: 1889
Scripture:
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Shining in darkness, by faith we behold]
Composer: W. H. Doane
Notes: Public Domain.



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