CPWI Hymnal ‎#757

757. A heavenly splendour from on high

1 A heavenly splendour from on high,
a light too great for mortal eye,
deprives the hunter of his prey
and turns his threatening wrath away.

2 In darkened eyes, an inward light
begins to shine upon his sight,
as in his heart he hears the call
to follow, and surrender all.

3 The Christ, for sinners crucified,
whose risen power he had denied,
now claims this servant for his own,
and bids him make the gospel known.

4 The nations listen to his voice,
and in the peace of Christ rejoice;
the Church on earth his praises sing,
who led the Gentiles to their King.

5 Blest Paul, the convert of the Lord,
may heaven's light to us afford
a blindness to the lures of sin,
that we with thee a crown may win

6 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
from saints on earth and saints in heaven,
let everlasting praise be given.

Text Information

• First Line: A heavenly splendour from on high
• Author: George Boorne Timms, 1910-1997
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: Conversion of St. Paul

Tune Information

• Name: ST PETERSBURG
• Composer: Dimitri S Bortniansky, 1752-1825
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major