The song was written by American worship leader and song-writers Lynn DeShazo and Martin Nystrom (b 1956). It was first released in 1990 by Integrity! Music.
It has since been recorded by artists including signer/songwriter Graham Kendrick - and some people incorrectly attribute the song him, because of this recording.
The song was included in Songbook 5 (Praise and Worship) published by Hosanna! Music in 1991. So far, no other sources of sheet music have been located.
It has since been recorded by artists including signer/songwriter Graham Kendrick - and some people incorrectly attribute the song him, because of this recording.
The song was included in Songbook 5 (Praise and Worship) published by Hosanna! Music in 1991. So far, no other sources of sheet music have been located.
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Praise band version, professionally recording:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website.Chorus:
You have called us out of darkness,
Out of darkness into Your marvellous light,
You have saved us from the darkness,
We rejoice in Your power and might.
1 We are a chosen race ...
2 We are to take Your light ...
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