| 671 | Glory to God#672 | 673 |
| Text: | O Gladsome Light |
| Paraphraser: | Robert Seymour Bridges |
| Tune: | LE CANTIQUE DE SIMÉON |
| Harmonizer: | Claude Goudimel |
| Media: | Audio recording |
1 O gladsome light, O grace
of our Creator's face,
the eternal splendor wearing:
celestial, holy, blest,
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 blest 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.
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| First Line: | O gladsome light, O grace |
| Title: | O Gladsome Light |
| Paraphraser: | Robert Seymour Bridges (1899, alt.) |
| Meter: | 6.6.7.6.6.7 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; ; |
| Topic: | Celebrating Time; Evening; Light (2 more...) |
| Source: | Phos hilaron, 3rd cent. |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | LE CANTIQUE DE SIMÉON |
| Harmonizer: | Claude Goudimel (1565) |
| Meter: | 6.6.7.6.6.7 |
| Key: | F Major |
This paraphrase of a 3rd-century Christian lamplighting hymn (see also nos. 671 and 673) was created by an English poet who, as a former parish choirmaster, had developed a keen musical sensitivity. He wrote with this Genevan tune in mind, which initiated this continuing pairing of words and music.
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