Lo, in these dark ages, Panaho'y madilim,
Verse 1
Lo, in these dark ages, All local churches Shining forth Hs brightness As Jesus' witness. With the mold of spirit, Be conformed through Christ, Same with Him in substance, Manifesting Christ.
Chorus
Lo, in these dark ages, All local churches Burning through His Spirit, Shining brilliantly.
Verse 2
In Christ dwells the fullness Of God bodily, Christ is now the Spirit, Our reality, Every golden lampstand Is His true reprint, One church in each city, His expressions spring.
Chorus
Lo, in these dark ages, All local churches Burning through His Spirit, Shining brilliantly.
Verse 3
In the midst of the churches, Walks the Son of Man, He's our High Priest clothed with Fine linen raiment, Golden girdle 'round His breast— Cherishing His own. Seven stars in His hands— Churches can press on!
Chorus
Lo, in these dark ages, All local churches Burning through His Spirit, Shining brilliantly.
Verse 4
Who can bind God's lampstand? Who can e'er downcast? Grimmer oppositions Make it spread out fast. Dimmer th' circumstances Brighter it will shine, For the church is formed By His life divine.
Chorus
Lo, in these dark ages, All local churches Burning through His Spirit, Shining brilliantly.
Verse 5
All the local churches, Bring forth Christ's dear Bride, ' Tis the glorious city— New Jerusalem. Many golden lampstands— Ultimately one, Manifesting fully God, the Three in One.
Chorus
Behold, coming down from heaven, All ye land shall see; God's perfect expression Through eternity.
Verse 1
Panaho'y madilim, Ekklesia lokal, Ang saksi ni Hesus, Liwanag tanghal; Hulmahang 'spiritu, Wangis ni Kristo, Gaya sa substansya, Hayag si Kristo.
Chorus
Ang ekklesia lokal Ay magliwanag, Sa Espiritu Niya, Maningning kislap.
Verse 2
Kay Kristo nanahan, Diyos sa katawan, Kristo'y Espiritu, Katotohanan; Patungang-ilawan Tunay Niyang kopya, Ekklesia sa bawa't Lunsod nahayag.
Chorus
Ang ekklesia lokal Ay magliwanag, Sa Espiritu Niya, Maningning kislap.
Verse 3
Gitna ng ekklesia, Anak ng Tao, Lumalakad bilang Saserdote ko; Suot pinong lino, Ginto pamigkis, Kanyang hawak bituin— Sulong mabilis.
Chorus
Ang ekklesia lokal Ay magliwanag, Sa Espiritu Niya, Maningning kislap.
Verse 4
Patungang-ilawan Di matalian, Higit na pag-usig, Di mahadlangan; Paligid mas madilim, Higit ang silay, Sapagka't dibino Ekklesiang buháy.
Chorus
Ang ekklesia lokal Ay magliwanag, Sa Espiritu Niya, Maningning kislap.
Verse 5
Mga ekklesia lokal, Nobya'y binunga, Bagong Herusalem Napasukdol na; Patungang-ilawan Isa sukdulan, Nahayag lubusan, Diyos, Tatlo-Isa.
Chorus
Mula sa langit bababa, O inyong tingnan: Kahayagan ng Diyos, Walang hanggan.
