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Jesus, the Light of the World

All ye saints of light proclaim

Author: J. V. Coombs
Tune: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Published in 62 hymnals

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Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 All ye saints of light proclaim,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Life and mercy in His name,
Jesus, the Light of the world.

Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light,
Come where the dew-drops of mercy are bright;
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the Light of the world.

2 Hear the Saviour’s earnest call,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Send the gospel truth to all,
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]

3 Why not seek Him then today,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Go with truth the narrow way,
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]

4 Come, confess Him as your king,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Then the bells of heav’n will ring,
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]

Source: His Fullness Songs #258

Author: J. V. Coombs

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Text Information

First Line: All ye saints of light proclaim
Title: Jesus, the Light of the World
Author: J. V. Coombs
Language: English
Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT

In his publications, Elderkin claimed only to be the arranger of the tune. Some scholars, such as Carl Daw (Glory to God: A Companion, 2019), have noted possible evidence of Elderkin merely publishing a traditional camp-meeting tune for the first time. The text of the refrain is an alteration of Fan…

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #7981
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