The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4861

4861. O Gladsome Light

1. O gladsome light, O grace of our creator’s face,
The eternal splendor wearing; celestial, holy blessed,
Our Savior Jesus Christ, joyful in Your appearing!

2. As fades the day’s last light we see the lamps of night,
Our common hymn outpouring, O God of might unknown,
You, the incarnate Son, and Spirit blessed 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 does glorify and shall exalt forever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome light, O grace of our creator's face
• Title: O Gladsome Light
• Greek Title: Φως ιλαρόν αγίας δόξης
• Author: Anonymous (3rd Century)
• Translator (from Greek): Robert S. Bridges (1899)
• Meter: 667 D
• Language: English
• Source: This translation first appeared in Bridges' Yattendon Hymnal (named after his parish in Yattendon, Berkshire, England)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CANTIQUE DE SIMéON
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois (1547)
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel (1551)
• Meter: 667 D
• Incipit: 56543 43122 11556
• Key: F Major
• Source: Pseaulmes cinquante de David, 1547
• Copyright: Public Domain