I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

This is one of my favorite hymns. We sang it in church two weeks ago and I can't get it our of my head. I wrote a love note to E. in my hymnal to play this at my funeral.  When we have run with patience the race, we shall know the joy of Jesus. That line just made me bawl in church. The song is so simple and it makes me so happy. I need patience for the race for sure. I tried to find the "tune" so you could click and hear the song but not such luck. Enjoy the words a day late for Tranquil Tuesday.

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Hymn #490

The Hymnal 1982 - The Episcopal Church



I want to walk as a child of the light.

I want to follow Jesus.

God set the stars to give light to the world.

The star of my life is Jesus.



In him there is no darkness at all.

The night and the day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God.

Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.



I want to see the brightness of God.

I want to look at Jesus.

Clear sun of righteousness, shine on my path,

and show me the way to the Father.



In him there is no darkness at all.

The night and the day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God.

Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.



I’m looking for the coming of Christ.

I want to be with Jesus.

When we have run with patience the race,

we shall know the joy of Jesus.



In him there is no darkness at all.

The night and the day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God.

Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.