Hymn 102

Give light, O Lord, that we may learn

1

Give light, O Lord, that we may learnthe way that leads to thee,that where our hearts true joys discern,our life may be.

2

Give light, O Lord, that we may knowthy one unchanging truth,and follow, all our days below,our guide in youth.

3

Give light, O Lord, that we may seewhere wisdom bids beware,and turn our doubting minds to theein faithful prayer.

4

Give light, O Lord, that we may lookbeneath, around, above,and learn from nature’s living bookthy power and love.

5

Give light, O Lord, that we may readall signs that thou art near,and, while we live, in word and deedthy name revere.

Lawrence Tuttiett 1825-1897