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Light Of The World

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Capo 4
Verse 1
O Jesus Son of EmGod so full of graDce and truGth
The Father's saving EmWord so wonderfuDl are YGou
 Am7The angels lG/Bonged to see Cand prophets searched to find
 Am7The glory G/Bwe have seen revCealed
Verse 2
You shone upon the eEmarth but who will uD/F#nderstaGnd
You came unto Your oEmwn but who will D/F#recognizGe
 Am7Your birth was G/Bprophesied   Cfor You were tDhe Messiah
 Am7Who came and G/Bwalked upon the eCarth
 Am7Your glory G/Bwe have seen Cthe one and Donly King
 Am7And now You're G/Bliving in our Chearts
Chorus
CLight of the world Light of the world
Light of the world You shine upon usG  
(Repeat)
Verse 3
In You all thEmings were made and nothing D/F#without YoGu
In heaven and on eEmarth all things are D/F#held in YoGu
 Am7And yet You G/Bbecame flesh CLiving as oDne of us
 Am7Under the G/Bshadow of the cCross
 Am7Where through the bG/Blood You shed
 CYou have made pDeace again
 Am7Peace for the G/Bworld that God so lCoves
(Repeat Chorus)

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The story behind the song

Matt Redman is a prolific English Christian worship leader and singer-songwriter, known for crafting songs that often become staples in church services worldwide. This particular song, "Light Of The World," appears on his 1998 release, "Live 1998: Now to Live the Life." As you play it, you can feel the spirit of worship and devotion that defines much of Redman's work.

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Light Of The World

by Matt Redman

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

G/B

D/F#

Capo 4

Verse 1

Em D G

O Jesus Son of God so full of grace and truth

Em D G

The Father's saving Word so wonderful are You

Am7 G/B C

The angels longed to see and prophets searched to find

Am7 G/B C

The glory we have seen revealed

Verse 2

Em D/F# G

You shone upon the earth but who will understand

Em D/F# G

You came unto Your own but who will recognize

Am7 G/B C D

Your birth was prophesied for You were the Messiah

Am7 G/B C

Who came and walked upon the earth

Am7 G/B C D

Your glory we have seen the one and only King

Am7 G/B C

And now You're living in our hearts

Chorus

Light of the world Light of the world

Light of the world You shine upon us

(Repeat)

Verse 3

Em D/F# G

In You all things were made and nothing without You

Em D/F# G

In heaven and on earth all things are held in You

Am7 G/B C D

And yet You became flesh Living as one of us

Am7 G/B C

Under the shadow of the cross

Am7 G/B

Where through the blood You shed

C D

You have made peace again

Am7 G/B C

Peace for the world that God so loves

(Repeat Chorus)

About Light Of The World Chords by Matt Redman

Learn how to play Light Of The World by Matt Redman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Light Of The World chords”, “Light Of The World guitar chords”, or “Matt Redman Light Of The World chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Light Of The World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Light Of The World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, G, Am7, G/B, C.

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What key is "Light Of The World" in?

The chords for "Light Of The World" show the original chord names (including Em, D, G, Am7, G/B, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.