Renew Me, O Eternal Light
Johann Friedrich Ruopp (1714) • August Crull • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12
Verse 1
Renew me, O eternal Light, and let my heart and soul be bright, illumined with the light of grace that issues from your holy face.
Verse 2
Destroy in me the lust of sin, from all impureness make me clean. O grant me pow'r and strength, my God, to strive against my flesh and blood.
Verse 3
Create in me a new heart, Lord, that gladly I obey your Word. O let your will be my desire and with new life my soul inspire.
Verse 4
Grant I only you may love and seek those things which are above till I behold you face to face, O Light eternal, through your grace.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 51:10-12
Reference 2
- 2-corinthians 3:18
Reference 3
- galatians 5:24
Reference 4
- colossians 3:1-10