Tune and Hymn Name: \'Eternal Light! Eternal Light!\'
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O light uncreated, you be
Everlasting and free
Surpassing all created light
Dispelling all the dark of night
Shine in my heart true, bright
Pour forth from heaven, glorious rays
Taste of eternal days
Pierce depths of my heart, purify
Gladden, lighten me, be you nigh
I to you fervent cry
Quicken powers of my spirit
With your light be it lit
So may my spirit hold to you
With joy unspeakable anew
You only good and true
I long for you, that final hour
When by your grace you shower
The fullness of your presence on
Me, ever, image of your Son
Glories compared to none
That shall be my full destiny
To full of your joy be
Yet while here still in earths abode
Thankful for graces here bestowed
You share my burden, load
Come near, help me, you dwell within
Me, guard, keep me from sin
Help me draw on your Spirit\'s power
For I do need Him every hour
He my refuge and tower
\'Til my soul, spirit, sure shall soar
To your rest evermore
Then light perpetual I shall know
All I ever wished here below
Your love it shall bestow