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,

Light to the inly blind,

O, now to all mankind

Let there be light!

Descend Thou from above,

Spirit of truth and love,

Speed on Thy flight!

Move o’er the waters’ face,

Spirit of hope and grace,

And in earth’s darkest place

Let there be light!

Blessed and glorious three,

Thrice holy trinity,

Wisdom, love, might!

Boundless as ocean’s tide,

Rolling in fullest pride,

Through the world, far and wide,

Let there be light!