A Light Came Out of Darkness
A light came out of darkness;
No light, no hope had we,
Till Jesus came from Heaven
Our light and hope to be.
Oh, as I read the story
From birth to dying cry,
A longing fills my bosom
To meet Him by and by.
How tender His compassion
How loving was His call,
How earnest His entreaty
To sinners, one and all.
He wooed, and won them to Him
By love, and that is why
I long to be like Jesus,
And meet Him by and by.
Yet deeper do I ponder,
His cross and sorrow see,
And ever gaze and wonder
Why Jesus died for me.
And shall I fear to own Him?
Can I my Lord deny?
No! let me love Him, serve Him,
And meet Him by and by.
Words: William A. Hawley, 1901.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Oh yes! Great way to start my Lord’s Day! What a meaningful hymn. Have a great week-end!
These words are beauties and express the longing of my heart too. I love old hymns, and new ones too. Today in church we sang “Mighty to save”, with one verse “Jesus conquered the grave.” Terra
The perfect picture to accompany these words of encouragement!