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Text:Jesus Christ, the Gladdening Light
Translator:John A. McGuckin
Tune:[Jesus Christ, the Gladdening Light of the deathless Father's holy glory]
Composer:Carlton R. Young

55. Jesus Christ, the Gladdening Light

Text Information
First Line: Jesus Christ, the Gladdening Light of the deathless Father's holy glory
Title: Jesus Christ, the Gladdening Light
Translator: John A. McGuckin
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Topic: Evening Hymn
Source: The Greek Liturgy of the Hours, anon. ca. 3rd century
Copyright: Eng. trans. © 1996 Sisters of the Love of God. Reprinted by permission of Morehouse Publisher
Tune Information
Name: [Jesus Christ, the Gladdening Light of the deathless Father's holy glory]
Composer: Carlton R. Young
Key: f minor
Copyright: © 2000 General Board of Global Ministries



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