Chapter one of Genesis (Hymn 1192)

Verse 1: Chapter one of Genesis: Life is God's one emphasis, Showing Christ subjectively, Step by step He grows in me. Verse 2: Just as earth became a waste, Death and darkness once I faced. God had judged, no light did shine; Hollowness and void were mine. Verse 3: Satan's fall had filled the seas With corruption, sin, disease. Yet the Spirit brooded o'er The abyss: chaos no more! Verse 4: God then spoke: the air was cleared! Darkness which I once had feared Was dispelled by God's own light. A new day! No longer night! Verse 5: As the light began to shine His discernment became mine. I began to see aright; God divided dark from light. Verse 6: Then the waters He did split; An expanse between them fit, Earthly things from heavenly, Separated hence they'd be. Verse 7: On the third day God designed That the waters be confined. In our lives dry land must be; No more death and no more sea! Verse 8: God commands: death's water halt! Christ, the good land, we exalt! Separated from all strife We enjoy Christ as our life. Verse 9: Growing in us inwardly; Grass, then herb, then fruitful tree. We begin as but a blade; Soon our being He'll pervade. Verse 10: Then the fourth day lights He set; Bearers these, more definite. Richer light to radiate, Higher life to generate. Verse 11: Sun, the greater light we see Ruling day triumphantly; Yet when darkness fills the skies, Waxing moon is on the rise! Verse 12: ’Tis the Church she typifies; For her light on Christ relies. In His image meant to be, She reflects Christ perfectly. Verse 13: Lastly, precious stars He placed, Strong in spirit, full of grace; Shining when the moon seems faint, These are overcoming saints. Verse 14: What a glorious picture here: Sun and moon and stars appear! Lord, our prayer is that we'd be Full of light and life in Thee.