Give Light, O Lord

Give light, O Lord, that we may learn

The way that leads to Thee,

That where our hearts true joy discern,

Our life may be.

Give light, O Lord, that we may know

Thy one unchanging truth,

And follow, all our days below,

Our Guide in youth.

Give light, O Lord, that we may see

Where wisdom bids beware,

And turn our doubting minds to Thee,

In faithful prayer.

Give light, O Lord, that we may look

Beneath, around, above,

And learn from nature's living book

Thy power and love.

Give light, O Lord, that we may read

All signs that Thou art near,

And, while we live, in word and deed

Thy Name revere.

Give light, O Lord, that we may trace

In trial, pain, and loss

In poorest lot, and lowest place,

A Savior's cross.

Give light, O Lord, that we may see

A home beyond the sky,

Where all who live in Christ with Thee

Shall never die.