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Verse 1
Above the earth and far away, God stationed two great lights, A greater light to rule the day, A lesser light the night. He set them high, and hour by hour, All men look up to see His unseen things: His endless pow'r, And His divinity.
Verse 2
Then shining down from God in heav'n; The greatest Light soon came; He burned into the heart of man And kindled there a flame. He said, "The light I shine in you, let it be shed abroad, So men will see the works you do And glorify your God."
Verse 3
O lesser lights, we shine not bright With glory of our own, But we reflect a greater Light: Bright glory from the Son! When men behold the lives we live, They see the Light above; And when they feel the warmth we give, They touch His greater love.
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| Hymnal | # | Hymn Title | Key / Meter / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFWR | 668.12 |
The Greater Light
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D • 6/4 |
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