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Light Of Life

Horatius Bonar • English

Primary Scripture: John 8:12

Verse 1

Light of Life, so softly shining From the cross of Calvary; Never waning, nor declining, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Chorus

Shine on me, O shine on me, Light of Life, O shine on me; With the love of Jesus beaming, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Verse 2

Light of Life, that knows no fading, From all changes Thou art free; Holy Light, that knows no shading, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Chorus

Shine on me, O shine on me, Light of Life, O shine on me; With the love of Jesus beaming, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Verse 3

Light of Life, that knows no setting, Day and night Thy beams I see; Joy and peace and life begetting, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Chorus

Shine on me, O shine on me, Light of Life, O shine on me; With the love of Jesus beaming, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Verse 4

Light of Life, in days of gladness, To Thy radiance I would flee; Be my strength in days of sadness, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Chorus

Shine on me, O shine on me, Light of Life, O shine on me; With the love of Jesus beaming, Shine on me, O shine on me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 8:12