Hymn Library / Hymn Library

On Wings of Living Light

William Walsham How (1872) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Verse 1

On wings of living light, At earliest dawn of day, Came down the angel bright And rolled the stone away.

Chorus

Your voices raise with one accord To bless and praise your risen Lord, To bless and praise your risen Lord.

Verse 2

The keepers watching near, At that dread sight and sound, Fell down with sudden fear Like dead men to the ground.

Chorus

Your voices raise with one accord To bless and praise your risen Lord, To bless and praise your risen Lord.

Verse 3

Then rose from death's dark gloom, Unseen by mortal eye, Triumphant o'er the tomb, The Lord of earth and sky.

Chorus

Your voices raise with one accord To bless and praise your risen Lord, To bless and praise your risen Lord.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 28:1-6