Christ, Be Our Light Lyrics
Bernadette Farrell
Lyrics
Longing for light, we wait in darkness
Longing for truth, we turn to You.
Make us Your own, Your holy people
Light for the world to see.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in Your church gathered today.
Longing for peace, our world is troubled
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has pow'r to save us.
Make us your living voice.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in Your church gathered today.
Longing for food, many are hungry
Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us Your bread, broken for others
Shared until all are fed.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in Your church gathered today.
Longing for shelter, many are homeless
Longing for warmth, many are cold.
Make us Your building, sheltering others
Walls made of living stone.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in Your church gathered today.
Many the gift, many the people
Many the hearts that yearn to belong.
Let us be servants to one another
Making Your kingdom come.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in Your church gathered today.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Bernadette Farrell's song "Christ, Be Our Light" was released as part of her album Time for Peace in 1992. The lyrics were written by Bernadette Farrell and the music composed by Bernadette Farrell and Colin Mawby.
This uplifting and inspiring piece is a popular hymn sung in churches around the world. It expresses a deep longing for God to be our light and guide us through life’s challenges. The song has been performed by numerous choirs and bands including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the King's Singers, and Cantus Choro. With its memorable melody and powerful words, this timeless classic continues to bring hope and joy to listeners everywhere. The lyrics are full of faith and devotion, and they remind us that we can always turn to Jesus in times of need.