Common Praise (1998) ‎#13

13. 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 your appearing.

2 As day fades into night,
we see the evening light,
our hymn of praise outpouring,
Father of might unknown,
Christ, his incarnate Son,
and Holy Spirit adoring.

3 To you of right belongs
all praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, life-giver;
you, therefore, O Most High,
the world will glorify,
and shall exalt forever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome Light, O grace
• Title: O Gladsome Light, O Grace
• Translator: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930)
• Meter: 667 667
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 3:13-17
  ;
  Mark 1:1-11
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  John 12:20-36
  ;
  John 17:1-26
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:1-6
• Topic: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light
• Source: Phos hilaron, Greek hymn, (200?)
• Copyright: Tr. © Oxford University Press

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel (1514-1572)
• Meter: 667 667
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Other harmonizers also