Christian Worship ‎#629

629. O God from God, O Light from Light

1 O God from God, O Light from Light,
O Prince of Peace and King of kings,
to you in heaven's glory bright
the song of praise forever rings.
To him who sits upon the throne,
the Lamb once slain but raised again,
be all the glory he has won,
all thanks and praise! Amen, amen.

2 For deep in prophets' sacred page,
and grand in poets' winged word,
slowly in type, from age to age
the nations saw their coming Lord;
till through the deep Judean night
rang out the song, "Good will to men!"
What angels sang in heav'nly light
re-echoes now, "Good will!" Amen.

3 That life of truth, those deeds of love,
that death of pain mid hate and scorn—
these all are past, and now above
he reigns, our King once crowned with thorn.
Lift up your heads, you heav'nly gates!
So sang his hosts, unheard by men.
Lift up your heads, for you he waits.
We lift them up. Amen, amen.

4 Then sing to Christ a mighty song;
extol his name, his mercies tell!
Sing, heav'nly hosts, your praise prolong,
and all on earth, your anthem swell!
All hail, O Lamb for sinners slain!
Forever let the song ascend!
To Christ the King, enthroned to reign,
all glory, pow'r! Amen, amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God from God, O Light from Light
• Title: O God from God, O Light from Light
• Author: John Julian, 1839-1913 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: LM D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:12-13
  ;
  Acts 2:22-24
  ;
  Acts 2:36
• Topic: Praise and Adoration
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: O GROSSER GOTT
• Meter: LM D
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Johann Störl's...Schlag- Gesang- und Noten-Buch, Stuttgart, 1744; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain