lyrics and music: George D. Elderkin
Intro (like the first and last line of
a verse)
Verse 1 Hark! The herald angels sing;
Jesus, the Light of the world.
“Glory to the newborn King;’
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Verse 2 Joyful, all ye nations
rise,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Join the triumph of the skies;
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Chorus We’ll walk in the Light,
beautiful Light.
Come where the
dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
Shine all around
us by day and by night,
Jesus, the Light
of the world
Verse 3 Christ, by highest
heav’n adored;
Jesus, the Light
of the world.
Christ the everlasting Lord;
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Verse 4 Hail the heav’n-born
Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Chorus
Chorus (End)