Scripture Verse

I am the light of the world. John 8:12

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: An­tho­ny J. Sho­wal­ter, 1903 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Anthony J. Showalter (1858–1924)

Lyrics

The light of the world is Je­sus!
It shines with a radiance beaming so bright,
Dispelling the gloom and darkness of night,
The light of the world is Je­sus!

Refrain

The light of the world, light of the world
The light of the world is Je­sus!
It shines on the way, shines on the way,
Turns night into day, night into day,
The light of the world is Je­sus!

The light of the world is Je­sus!
Effulgent its rays and lustrous its shine,
No clouds can obscure its beams so divine,
The light of the world is Je­sus!

Refrain

The light of the world is Je­sus!
Tho’ rough be my path and long be the way,
It leads to those mansions fairer than day,
The light of the world is Je­sus!

Refrain