154.  Light Of The World

1
Light of the world, shine on our souls;
Thy grace to us afford;
And while we meet to learn thy truth,
Be thou our teacher, Lord.

2
As once thou didst thy word expound
To those who walked with thee,
So teach us, Lord, to understand,
And its blest fulness see-

3
Its richness, sweetness, pow’r and depth,
Its holiness discern;
Its joyful news of saving grace
By blest experience learn.

4
Help us each other to assist;
Thy spirit now impart;
Keep humble, but with love inspire,
To thee and thine, each heart.

5
Thus may thy Word be dearer still,
And studied more each day;
And as it richly dwells within,
Thyself in it display.