God of grace, O let Thy light

Verse 1

God of grace, O let Thy light Bless our dim and blinded sight; Like the day-spring on the night, Bid Thy grace to shine.

Verse 2

To the nations led astray Thine eternal love display: Let Thy truth direct their way Till the world be Thine.

Verse 3

Praise to Thee, the faithful Lord; Let all tongues in glad accord Learn the good thanksgiving word, Ever praising Thee.

Verse 4

Let them moved to gladness sing, Owning Thee their Judge and King; Righteous truth shall bloom and spring Where Thy rule shall be.

Verse 5

Praise to Thee, all faithful Lord; Let all tongues in glad accord Speak the good thanksgiving word, Heart rejoicing praise.

Verse 6

So the fruitful earth’s increase, Bounty of the God of peace, Never in its course shall cease Through the length of days;

Verse 7

While His grace our life shall cheer, Furthest lands shall own His fear, Brought to Him in worship near, Taught His mercy’s ways.