1.

God is Light, so says the Word
Which we from the Lord have heard.
Souls in darkness cannot say
That with Him they walk the way.
(1 John 1:5-6)

Chorus:

Think that God is perfect Light!
Only Light, eternal Light!
There’s no darkness found in Him
That would hide your shame and sin.

2.

God enlightens us in love
With His knowledge from above.
Light of life doth give us sight;
Folly’s darkness must take flight.

3.

Give us light, O Lord, we pray!
Give more light upon our way.
Light up life’s dark path, so we
In all things can follow Thee.

Chorus:

Thanks, O Lord, that Thou art Light
Light of truth—O wondrous Light!
Thanks that we like Thee shall be
If we bear the cross with Thee.

4.

Thanks, we’re children of the light,
Who were children of the night.
Thanks, O Lord, that light we’ll be—
Only light eternally.

Written by Thorleif Hansen (published in 1914)Composed by James McGranahanText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ C