Light Of The World

Written as part of our work with Christians for Social Action, “Light of the World (Benediction)” was created with Amanda Opelt from Hope Words. Conceived as a sending song, it offers a blessing to communities committed to carrying hope, healing, and the light of Christ into the world.

VERSE 1
D
When the light seems lost, buried in the ground
A
And the widows cry is the only sound
D
When the pain of the past comes and makes its claim
A G A
There's a brighter story, there's a brand new name

CHORUS
G D
You're the light of the world, have no fear feel no shame
A
There's no darkness or dread that can dim your flame
D G D
There's a longing for hope and a hope in your words
A D
So go forth you're the light of the world

VERSE 2
There is grace to give and to receive
Arms are open wide, let each other in
And when Christ our King, comes and makes us new
May our light be his welcome, may our hope be found true

VERSE 3
So light up this town, let the joy roll in
All the pain rewritten by redemption's pen
Take your light up that mountain, take it cross the sea
Just don't hide what is given, cause you are sent and you are free