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Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Christ, whose glory fills the skies by William Henry Havergal — Lyrics
Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only Light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise,
Triumph o'er the shades of night;
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.
Dark and cheerless is the morn
Unaccompanied by thee;
Joyless is the day’s return
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About Christ, whose glory fills the skies
The words of this hymn express a deep longing for Christ's presence, portraying him as the ultimate source of light and righteousness. The opening verses paint a picture of darkness and spiritual gloom that can only be dispelled by Christ's arrival. The text pleads for his divine radiance to pierce through sin and grief, scattering disbelief and illuminating the soul. This sacred setting for SATB voices, sung in English, is a powerful musical plea for spiritual awakening and renewal. It transforms the hymn's fervent petition into a rich choral experience, ideal for services seeking to invoke divine light and comfort.
