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THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT

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The people that in darkness sat

a glorious light have seen;

the Light has shined on them who long

in shades of death have been.

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John Morison (1750-1798)

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To hail thee, Sun of Righteousness,

the gathering nations come;

they joy as when the reapers bear

their harvest treasures home.

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THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT

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For thou their burden dost remove,

and break the tyrant's rod,

as in the day when Midian fell

before the sword of God.

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For unto us a child is born,

to us a Son is given,

and on his shoulder ever rests

all power in earth and heaven.

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His name shall be the Prince of Peace,

the everlasting Lord,

the Wonderful, the Counsellor,

the God by all adored.

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Lord Jesus, reign in us we pray,

and make us thine alone,

who with the Father ever art

and Holy Spirit one.

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John Morison (1750-1798)

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