This song explores the idea that the light cannot be put out by the darkness. It is based on John 1, which describes how in the beginning was the Word, the light of humankind. He was with God and was God. Jesus is the Word of God. This song is suitable to sing by groups or to listen to.

Light Shines in the Darkness – Lyric Video

This lyric video was prepared in April 2020.

Light Shines in the Darkness – Audio

Light Shines in the Darkness – Lyrics

Verse 1
In the beginning was the Word
In the beginning was the Word
And the Word was with God, and the Word was God
He was with God in the beginning.

Verse 2

Through Him all other things were made
Through Him all other things were made
Nothing was made without him
In Him was life and that life was the light of humankind.

Chorus

Light shines in the darkness
The light shines in the darkness
The darkness has not overcome
Light shines in the darkness
The light shines in the darkness
The darkness has not overcome
The darkness has not overcome.

Verse 3

And the Word was made flesh
And the Word became flesh
The Word dwelt amongst us
The Word lived among us
And we have seen His glory.

Bridge

All scripture is God-breathed
Good to re rebuke, correct and teach
To train in righteousness
All scripture is God-breathed (like Adam)

Jesus is the Word of God (x 2)
The Word of God is Jesus
Jesus is the Word of God (x 2)
The Word of God is Jesus.

Final Chorus

Light shines in the darkness
Light shines in the darkness
The darkness has not overcome
Light shines in the darkness
Light shines in the darkness
The darkness has not overcome
The darkness has not overcome
The darkness will not overcome.

(c) Glen B Powell. 2018.