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 ! "
2. Thou, who didst come to bring. On Thy redeeming wing, Healing and sight " Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind " Oh, now to all mankind" Let there be light !"
3. Spirit of truth and love, Life-giving, holy Dove, Speed forth Thy flight ! Move on the waters' face By Thine almighty grace, And in earth's darkest place" Let there be light ! "
4. Blessed and holy Three, Glorious Trinity, Wisdom, love,might ; Boundless as ocean's tid Rolling in fullest pride, O'er the world far and wide," Let there be light !