Christ Is the World's True Light

Verse 1

Christ is the world's true light, its Captain of salvation, the Daystar clear and bright of every land and nation; new life, new hope awakes, for all who own his sway: freedom her bondage breaks, and night is turned to day.

Verse 2

In Christ all races meet, their ancient feuds forgetting, the whole round world complete, from sunrise to its setting: when Christ is throned as Lord, all shall forsake their fear, to plough-share beat the sword, to pruning hook the spear.

Verse 3

One Lord, in one great name unite us all who own thee; cast out our pride and shame that hinder to enthrone thee; the world has waited long, has travailed long in pain; to heal its ancient wrong, come, Prince of Peace, and reign.