God is love; his mercy brightens

All the path in which we move!

Bliss he grants, and woe he lightens;

God is light, and God is love.

2 Chance and change are busy ever;

Worlds decay and ages move;

But his mercy waneth never;

God is light, and God is love.

3 E’en the hour that darkest seemeth,

His unchanging goodness proves;

From the cloud his brightness streameth;

God is light, and God is love.

4 He our earthly cares entwineth

With his comforts from above;

Everywhere his glory shineth;

God is light, and God is love.