The Australian Hymn Book
The Australian Hymn Book was published in 1977, and was the culmination of almost ten years' work by an ecumenical committee, chaired by A. Harold Wood, intent on producing a new, contemporary and inclusive hymn book that could be used in worship by the varied Christian congregations across Australia.
LORD OF LIGHT, WHOSE NAME SHINES BRIGHTER
[1]
Lord of light, whose name shines brighter
than all stars and suns of space,
deign to make us your co-workers
in the kingdom of your grace;
use us to fulfil your purpose
in the gift of Christ your Son:
Father, as in highest heaven,
so on earth your will be done.
[2]
By the toil of lowly workers
in some far outlying field,
by the courage where the radiance
of the cross is still revealed,
by the victories of meekness
through reproach and suffering won:
[3]
Grant that knowledge, still increasing,
at your feet may lowly kneel;
with your grace our triumphs hallow,
with your charity our zeal;
lift the nations from the shadows
to the gladness of the sun:
[4]
By the prayers of faithful watchmen,
never silent day or night;
by the cross of Jesus bringing
peace to men, and healing light;
by the love that passes knowledge,
making all your children one:
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