The Hymnal ‎#251

251. O God of God! O Light of Light!

O God of God! O Light of Light!
Thou Prince of Peace, thou King of kings,
To thee, where angels know no night,
The song of praise for ever rings:
To him who sits upon the throne,
The Lamb once slain for sinful men,
Be honour, might; all by him won;
Glory and praise! Amen, Amen!

Deep in the prophets' sacred page,
Grand in the poets' wingèd word,
Slowly in type, from age to age,
Nations beheld their coming Lord;
Till through the deep Judean night
Rang out the song, "Goodwill to men!"
Hymned by the first-born sons of light,
Re-echoed now, "Goodwill!" Amen!

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, ye heavenly gates;
So sang his hosts, unheard by men;
Lift up your heads, for you he waits.
We lift them up! Amen, Amen!

Nations afar, in ignorance deep;
Isles of the sea, where darkness lay:
These hear his voice, they wake from sleep,
And throng with joy the upward way.
They cry with us, "Send forth thy light,"
O Lamb, once slain for sinful men;
Burst Satan's bonds, O God of might;
Set all men free! Amen, Amen!

Sing to the Lord a glorious song,
Sing to his Name, his love forth tell;
Sing on, heaven's hosts, his praise prolong;
Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell:
Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain,
From angels, praise; and thanks from men;
Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign,
Glory and power! Amen, Amen!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of God! O Light of Light!
• Author: John Julian (1883)
• Meter: L.M.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Sundays after Easter; The Ascension Day; Sundays after Trinity: Praise and Adoration; Sunday Schools: Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: JORDAN
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1872)
• Meter: L.M.D.
• Incipit: 35653 21235 34567
• Key: E♭ Major