“The Lord is My Light and My Salvation”
Based on Psalm 27:1
a Psalm of David
The Lord is my light and my salvation
The Lord is the strength of my life.
The Lord is my light and my salvation
The Lord is the strength of my life.
So I will not be afraid
No, I will not be afraid,
Because the Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light.
The Lord is my light and my salvation,
The Lord is the strength of my life,
So I will not be afraid,
No, I will not be afraid,
Because the Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light.
In the day of trouble
He will hide me.
He will keep me safe,
He will guide me through.
The Lord is my light and my salvation,
The Lord is the strength of my life,
So I will not be afraid,
No, I will not be afraid,
Because the Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light.
(Not in this recording): In the darkest hour
He will keep me.
Evil has no power when
He shelters me.
The Lord is my light and my salvation,
The Lord is the strength of my life,
The Lord is my light and my salvation,
The Lord is the strength of my life,
So I will not be afraid,
No, I will not be afraid,
Because the Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light.
So I will not be afraid,
No, I will not be afraid,
Because the Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light,
The Lord is my light.
Story Behind:
“THE LORD IS MY LIGHT…”
Walt Harrah’s Christian worship song “The Lord Is My Light…” was written in the late 1980s and published by Maranatha! Music in 1987.
This song is rooted deeply in scripture and Harrah’s personal devotion.
Biblical Inspiration: The song is a direct, musical adaptation of the first few verses of Psalm 27:1, specifically “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” Harrah crafted the song as an intimate, first-person declaration of faith, aiming to remind believers that God’s presence brings peace and hides us in the day of trouble.
The Composer’s Background: Walt Harrah is a prolific Christian composer, author, and worship leader who originally studied at Fuller Theological Seminary to become a pastor. Though his path shifted toward a career in sacred music and singing, his work—including this song—retains a strong focus on scriptural teaching and fostering a deep, daily relationship with God.
The Message: The song highlights themes of protection, trust, and fearlessness in times of struggle. By repeating the phrase “I will not be afraid,” it serves as both a personal anchor and an uplifting corporate worship anthem.
-Debra
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