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Jesus, the Light

Let my gaze be fixed on Thee

Author: H. L. Gilmour
Tune: [Let my gaze be fixed on thee]
Published in 16 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Let my gaze be fixed on thee,
Jesus, the light of the world;
As I look, new beauties see.
Jesus, the light of the world.

Refrain:
Walk in the light, beautiful light,
Come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright,
Falling around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the light of the world.

2 Let my hands be strong for thee,
Jesus, the light of the world;
And my feet be swift and free,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

3 When the tempter would alarm,
Jesus, the light of the world;
Bare, oh, bare thy mighty arm.
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

4 Walk the waves, across life's sea,
Jesus, the light of the world;
Nearer come, O Lord, to me,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

5 Be a shelter in the storm,
Jesus, the light of the world;
Keep, oh, keep thy child from harm,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]



Source: Our Praise in Song: a collection of hymns and sacred melodies, adapted for use by Sunday schools, Endeavor societies, Epworth Leagues, evangelists, pastors, choristers, etc. #3

Author: H. L. Gilmour

Henry Lake Gilmour United Kingdom 1836-1920. Born at Londonderry, Ireland, he emigrated to America as a teenager, thinking he wanted to learn navigation. When he reached the U.S., he arrived in Philadelphia and decided to seek his fortune in America. He started working as a painter, then served in the American Civil War, where he was captured and spent several months in Libby Prison, Richmond, VA. He married Letitia Pauline Howard in 1858. After the war he trained as a dentist and did that for many years. In 1869 he moved to Wenonah, NJ, and helped found the Methodist church there in 1885. He served as Sunday school superintendent and, for four decades, directed the choir at the Pittman Grove Camp Meeting, also working as song leade… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Let my gaze be fixed on Thee
Title: Jesus, the Light
Author: H. L. Gilmour
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Walk in the light, beautiful light
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #16640
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The Cyber Hymnal #16640

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