"Lord of Light from Darkness Born"

ChicagoRev, 2004

ABERYSTWYTH ("Jesus Lover of My Soul")

Lord of Light from darkness born,
Midst the shadows find us here.
We, your children lost, forlorn,
Crave your peace our hearts to cheer.
Burn away hate’s bitter chill,
Clear our vision, cast out fear.
Light in us your loving will,
Ever hold us tender, near.

Lord of Love, we ever long—
For compassion’s kind embrace,
To befriend and to belong,
To behold you face to face.
From the frost of broken trust
Warm us for hope’s coming birth
Make our living true and just
Spread your love across the earth.

Heart of hope, we lift our eyes
Tears of sorrow fill the night.
Prince of promise, hear our cries
For your world, enslaved to might.
Cool our fevered, warring ways,
Of each sword craft your ploughshare
From dark nights, birth joyous days,
Transform rage to loving care.

God of grace, your new age bring
Where forgiveness and release
Teach us evermore to sing
Of your commonwealth of peace.
Transformed, never more the same,
We will drink from grace’s well.
As our voices lift your name:
God with Us, Emmanuel