Verse 1
Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come, and by Thy love’s revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath.
Verse 2
The new heaven and earth’s Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise,
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eyesight on our eyes.
Verse 3
Still we wait for Thine appearing;
Life and joy Thy beams impart,
Chasing all our fears, and cheering
Every poor benighted heart.
Verse 4
Come and manifest the favor
God hath for our ransomed race;
Come, Thou glorious God and Saviour,
Come and bring the gospel grace.
Verse 5
Save us in Thy great compassion,
O Thou mild, pacific Prince;
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.
Verse 6
By Thine all-restoring merit
Every burdened soul release;
Every weary, wandering spirit
Guide into Thy perfect peace.
Charles Wesley, “Light of Those Whose Dreary Dwelling”