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Jesus, the Light of the Word

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: John 8:12

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

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