THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT
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.
John Morison (1750-1798)
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THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT
To hail thee, Sun of Righteousness,
the gathering nations come;
they joy as when the reapers bear
their harvest treasures home.
John Morison (1750-1798)
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THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT
For thou their burden dost remove,
and break the tyrant's rod,
as in the day when Midian fell
before the sword of God.
John Morison (1750-1798)
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THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT
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.
John Morison (1750-1798)
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THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT
His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
the everlasting Lord,
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the God by all adored.
John Morison (1750-1798)
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THE PEOPLE THAT IN DARKNESS SAT
Lord Jesus, reign in us we pray,
and make us thine alone,
who with the Father ever art
and Holy Spirit one.
John Morison (1750-1798)
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