The Lord Is My Light
First line: The Lord is my light—then why should I fear? / The Lord is my light; then why should I fear? By / The Lord is my light; then why should I fear? / The Lord is my light
Original language: English
Words: James L. Nicholson
Music: John R. Sweney
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The Lord Is My Light
Hymns
(1985, 2002 ed.), 89
1. The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?By day and by night his presence is near.He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.
[Chorus]The Lord is my light;He is my joy and my song.By day and by nightHe leads, he leads me along.
2. The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise,Faith, stronger than sight, looks up thru the skiesWhere Jesus forever in glory doth reign.Then how can I ever in darkness remain?
3. The Lord is my light; the Lord is my strength.I know in his might I’ll conquer at length.My weakness in mercy he covers with pow’r,And, walking by faith, I am blest ev’ry hour.
4. The Lord is my light, my all and in all.There is in his sight no darkness at all.He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King.With Saints and with angels his praises I’ll sing.
The Lord Is My Light
Hymns
(1948, 1979 ed.), 103
1. The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?By day and by night his presence is near.He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.
[Chorus]The Lord is my light;He is my joy and my song.By day and by night he leads, he leads me along.
2. The Lord is my light; though clouds may arise,Faith, stronger than sight, looks up through the skiesWhere Jesus forever in glory doth reign.Then how can can I ever in darkness remain?
3. The Lord is my light; the Lord is my strength.I know in his might I’ll conquer at length.My weakness in mercy he covers with power,And walking by faith, I am blest every hour.
4. The Lord is my light, my all and in all.There is in his sight no darkness at all.He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King.With Saints and with angels his praises I’ll sing.
5. The Lord is my light; his way is straight and clear;It leads to light eternal; I know the Lord is near.He will not forsake me, if I will show my loveAnd walk along the narrow road that leads to heaven above.
6. The Lord is my light; and though my spirit failBecause of sin and sorrow, God’s plan will yet prevail.I know he will hear me and answer every pleaFor guidance to my heavenly home where joy will ever be.
7. The Lord is my light; his Spirit seeks no rest;His love is ever with me; it fills my troubled breast.He gives me direction no matter where I roam;His beacon of eternal love will guide me safely home.
8. The Lord is my light, and when I kneel to prayI feel his presence near me, my fear all fades away.I’ll sing loud his praises; I’ll honor his great name,He is my God, my Savior, King, eternally the same.
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These charts show the use of this song in English hymnbooks and other collections published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If a song appears in multiple editions of the same hymnbook, it is only counted once. [undetermined] means that tune information has not yet been entered in.
Tunes that have appeared with this song in English
Appearances of this song over time in English
Tune: Wanamaker (by John R. Sweney) (Return to top) Tune 89
The Lord Is My Light
Music from Worldwide Devotionals for Young Adults , 1
Artist: Congregation; Unknown (conductor); Michael R. Clement (piano)
The Lord Is My Light
Music from Worldwide Devotionals for Young Adults , 1
Artist: Congregation; Unknown (conductor); Bonnie Goodliffe (organ)
The Lord Is My Light
Music from Worldwide Devotionals for Young Adults , 1
Artist: Congregation; Lawrence Laureano (conductor); Ryo Oshiro (organ)
The Lord Is My Light
Music from Worldwide Devotionals for Young Adults , 1
Artist: Congregation; Allen Matthews (conductor); Linda Margetts (organ)
The Lord Is My Light
Music from October 2019 General Conference (2019, 2019-10 ed.), 1
Artist: Combined choir from Provo, Utah
Arr.: James C. Kasen
The Lord Is My Light
Music from October 2007 General Conference (2007, 2007-10 ed.), 4
Artist: Relief Society choir
Arr.: James C. Kasen
The Lord Is My Light
Music from April 2006 General Conference (2006, 2006-04 ed.), 1
Artist: Young Women choir
The Lord Is My Light
Music from October 2001 General Conference (2001, 2001-10 ed.), 2
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: James C. Kasen
The Lord Is My Light
Music from October 1989 General Conference (1989, 1989-10 ed.), 1
Artist: Mormon Youth Chorus
Arr.: Findlay
The Lord is My Light
Music from April 1976 General Conference (1976, 1976-04 ed.), 7
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
The Lord Is My Light
Music from April 1971 General Conference (1971, 1971-04 ed.), 1
Artist: Combined male chorus
The Lord Is My Light (Transposed)
Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1930 ed.), 15
Arr.: B. Cecil Gates
The Lord Is My Light (Transposed)
Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1927 ed.), 15
Arr.: B. Cecil Gates
The Lord Is My Light (Transposed)
Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1923 ed.), 15
Arr.: B. Cecil Gates
The Lord Is My Light (Transposed)
Relief Society Song Book (1919, 1919 ed.), 15
Arr.: B. Cecil Gates
Tune: The Lord Is My Light (by Rachel P. Mohlman) (Return to top) Tune 4691
The Lord Is My Light
Celebrating the Light of the World (2020) (2020, 2020 ed.), 7
Artist: Salt Lake Temple Square Missionary Choir; Kasey Bradbury (director); Katie Bastian (piano)
Arr.: Rachel P. Mohlman
Tune: The Lord Is My Light (by Anna M. Molgard) (Return to top) Tune 4429
The Lord Is My Light
Submitted Music (1980–Present), Jan 2014
Arr.: Rachel P. Mohlman
Contributor: Anna M. Molgard; Rachel P. Mohlman
Tune: The Lord Is My Light (by Margo Faraoni Edgeworth) (Return to top) Tune 4629
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The Lord is my Light
Music from April 1914 General Conference (1914, 1914-04 ed.), 3
Artist: Retta S. Payne
The Lord is my Light
Music from April 1912 General Conference (1912, 1912-04 ed.), 3
Artist: Edna Evans; Ida Evans
The Lord is my Light
Music from October 1909 General Conference (1909, 1909-10 ed.), 3
Artist: Erma Pendleton
The Lord is my light
Music from April 1909 General Conference (1909, 1909-04 ed.), 3
Artist: Erma Pendleton
The Lord is my Light
Music from October 1907 General Conference (1907, 1907-10 ed.), 3
Artist: Edith Grant
Other Restoration-Based Denominations
The Lord is my Light
Other Restoration-Based Denominations
The Lord is my Light
