God Whose Almighty Word - a New Tune

Words by John Marriott (1780-1825)

1. God, whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard
And took their flight:
Hear us, we humbly pray,
And where the Gospel-day
Sheds not its glorious ray,
Let there be light!
Let there be light!

2. Saviour who came to bring,
On your redeeming wing,
Healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
Sight to the inly blind:
Oh, now to all mankind
Let there be light!
Let there be light!

Let there be light!
Dawning this day
Give the blind sight
Hear us, we pray

Let there be light!
Let us honour your word
Obey with delight
Christ Jesus, the Lord!

3. Spirit of truth and love,
Life giving, holy Dove,
Speed on your flight;
Move on the water’s face,
Bearing the lamp of grace,
And in earth’s darkest place
Let there be light!
Let there be light!

Let there be light!
Dawning this day
Give the blind sight
Hear us, we pray

Let there be light!
Let us honour your word
Obey with delight
Christ Jesus, the Lord!

4. Gracious and holy Three,
Glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, love, might!
Boundless as ocean’s tide,
Rolling in fullest pride,
Through the earth, far and wide,
Let there be light!

New Tune by David & Julie Rowbory

Sheet Music 120K PDF melody & piano/guitar accompaniment
	Recordings
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	Full arrangement with male voice:
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Notes:

Some modifications have been made to the lines to fit this tune:

• The final line of each verse (except the last) must be sung twice.
• A refrain derived from key parts of the verses and general tone of the song is sung after verses 2 and 3.