Divine Light

Verse 1

Praise to the Lord of boundless might, With uncreated glories bright! His presence gilds the worlds above; Th' unchanging source of light and love.

Verse 2

"Let there be light," Jehovah said; And light o'er all the earth was spread: Nature, array'd in charms unknown, Gay with its new-born lustre, shone.

Verse 3

He sees the mind, when lost it lies In shades of ignorance and vice; And darts from heav'n a vivid ray, And changes midnight into day.

Verse 4

Shine, mighty God, with vigour shine On this benighted heart of mine; And let thy brighter beams reveal'd, As in the Saviour's face beheld.

Verse 5

Thine image, on my soul impress'd, In radiant lines shall stand confess'd; While all my faculties unite To praise the Lord who gives me light.