Catholic Book of Worship III ‎#669

669. O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine

1 O radiant light, O sun divine,
Of God the Father's deathless face,
O image of the light sublime
That fills the heav'nly dwelling place.

2 O Son of God, the source of life,
Praise is your due by night and day.
Our happy lips must raise the strain
of your esteemed and splendid name.

3 Lord Jesus Christ, as daylight fades,
As shine the lights of eventide,
We praise the Father with the Son,
The Spirit blest, and with them one.

Text Information

• First Line: O radiant light, O sun divine
• Title: O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine
• Latin Title: Phos Hilaron
• Translator: William G. Storey
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  John 1:1-5
  ;
  John 1:9-14
  ;
  John 3
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  John 9:1-41
  ;
  John 12:46
• Topic: God's Presence; Jesus; Light; Liturgy of the Hours: Hymns for Evening Prayer; Praise
• Source: Greek, 3rd century

Tune Information

• Name: [O radiant light, O sun divine]
• Composer: David C. Isele
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1979, GIA Publications, Inc.