888. O Gladsome Light, O Grace

1 O gladsome Light, O Grace
Of God the Father’s face,
Eternal splendor wearing:
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Savior Jesus Christ,
Joyful in Thine appearing!

2 As daylight turns to night,
We see the fading light,
Our evening hymn outpouring,
Father of might unknown,
Thee, His incarnate Son,
And Holy Ghost adoring.

3 To Thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Lifegiver;
Thee, therefore, O Most High,
The world doth glorify
And shall exalt forever.

Text Information
First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
Title: O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Translator: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 (alt. )
Meter: 667 667
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Source: Greek, c. 4th cent.
Tune Information
Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
Composer: Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-61
Arranger: Claude Goudimel, 1514-82
Meter: 667 667
Key: F Major



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