Ancient and Modern ‎#20

20. O gladsome light, O grace

1 O gladsome light, O grace
of God the Father's face,
the eternal splendour wearing;
celestial, holy, blest,
our Saviour Jesus Christ,
joyful in thine appearing.

2 Now, ere day fadeth quite,
we see the evening light,
our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
thee, his incarnate Son,
and Holy Spirit 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 for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome light, O grace
• Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930)
• Meter: 667 667
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Numbers 6:25
  ;
  Psalm 141:2
• Topic: Church Year: Trinity; Evening; Light; Music and Song; Praise; Rest
• Source: Based on Φως ίλαρὸν άγίας δόξις, (Greek, 4th century or earlier)

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois (c. 1510-1561)
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel (d. 1572)
• Meter: 667 667
• Key: F Major
• Source: Melody for Nunc dimittis in Pseaulmes cinquante de David, Lyons, 1547