Father of Life and Light

Author: Lula Greene Richards
Composer: Evan Stephens

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Representative lyrics

English (Original Language)

1. Father of life and light, In heav’n above, This world thou makest bright, Warmed by thy love. While all the meek rejoice, Let ev’ry heart and voice Send forth thy praise. Who didst on earth bestow, One hundred years ago, Joseph, the Prophet dear, Joseph, the mighty seer, Joseph, the mighty seer Of latter days!

2. Joseph who wisdom sought When but a child; Whom God and Jesus taught Truth undefiled, Joseph, by angels led, Whose blood for truth was shed, Mid error’s strife; Hyrum the faithful, too, Patriarch stauch and true, Firm by his brother stood, Gave all that mortal could, Gave all that mortal could, His noble life!

3. Roll centuries quickly by, Hasten thy time; Let the glad gospel cry Fill ev’ry clime. Thou wilt no soul neglect, Gather thine own elect Home to thy rest. Bid doubt and error cease, Bring in thy reign of peace; Let the pure, as reward, Meet with their Savior Lord, Meet with their Savior Lord; Joseph, the blest!