Verse 1

LORD of all being, thronèd afar, Thy glory flames from sun and star; Center and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near.

Verse 2

Sun of our life, Thy quickening ray, Sheds on our path the glow of day; Star of our hope, Thy softened light Cheers the long watches of the night.

Verse 3

Our midnight is Thy smile withdrawn, Our noontide is Thy gracious dawn, Our rainbow arch, Thy mercy’s sign; All, save the clouds of sin, are Thine.

Verse 4

Lord of all life, below, above, Whose light is truth, whose warmth is love, Before Thy ever-blazing throne We ask no luster of our own.

Verse 5

Grant us Thy truth to make us free, And kindling hearts that burn for Thee, Till all Thy living altars claim One holy light, one heavenly flame. Amen.

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