1. God, 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. Savior, you came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inward blind:
Now to all human-kind
let there be light!

3. Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed on your flight!
Move on the water's face
bearing the lamp of grace
and, in earth's darkest place,
let there be light!

4. Gracious and holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
wisdom love, might:
Boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride
through the world far and wide,
let there be light!