Christmas Oratorio: IV. Hymn. Thou whose almighty word

Thou 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!

Thou who didst come to bring On thy redeeming wing Healing and sight,

Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind:

Ah! now to all mankind

Let there be light!

Spirit of truth and love,

Life-giving, holy Dove,

Speed forth thy flight!

Move on the waters' face Bearing the lamp of grace And in earth's darkest place Let there be light!

Blessed and holy Three, Glorious Trinity,

Wisdom, Love, Might! Boundless as ocean's tide, Rolling in fullest pride, Through the world far and wide Let there be light!