50 Songs: He Is Light (Is. 9, Jn. 1)

November 27, 2009 in songwriting with 0 Comments

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As we enter into the Advent/Christmas season I wanted to write a simple song about Jesus entering the world as THE GREAT LIGHT that has overcome darkness.

This might not be the most singable song, the range jumps from medium to pretty high, but I think it could be adapted to a multiple singer setting. Maybe having guys lead out on the verses and then the ladies taking the verse (especially if you play this in a higher key).

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He Is Light (Key A)
2009 Russ Hutto

Em                                         A
Today a Great Light has dawned shining brilliantly
Em                    A
Through the darkness in the land
Em                       C
The shadows no longer hold us captive
D                              E7
A new day has dawned, Jesus has come

A
He is light
Em
He is love
G
He is light
C D
He is love, love, love
A
He is light

Em                               A
To show His great love for us, God gave His only Son
Em                  A
To light the way for all mankind
Em                            C
The darkness no more, will hold us captive
D                      E7
The light is shining, Jesus has come

A
Jesus is light, light light,
Em
No darkness in Him
G
For God has sent Him,
C D
To show His love for us

About Russ Hutto: Russ & his wife, Lydia, live and work in the beautiful Golden Isles region of SE Georgia. You'll find him designing in print for WYIM Publications during the week. He is also the Creative Director of HPP Publishing which includes song development, catalog management, and the development of songwriter relations and publishing. On the weekends, he's usually volunteering in the Worship Ministry at St. Simons Community Church or traveling to help smaller churches with Worship Ministry Development.

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