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| Text: | O gladsome light, O grace |
| Translator: | Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 |
| Tune: | NUNC DIMITTIS |
| Composer: | Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-1561 |
| Harmonizer: | Claude Goudimel, d. 1572 |
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 forever.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | O gladsome light, O grace |
| Title: | O gladsome light, O grace |
| Translator: | Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 |
| Meter: | 667 667 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Scripture: | ; |
| Topic: | Evening |
| Source: | Greek, 3rd 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: | Genevan Psalter, 1549 |
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