Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship 137b. O gladome light, O grace

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Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship‎#137b

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Text:	O gladome light, O grace
Translator:	Robert Bridges

137b. O gladome light, O grace

Full Text

1. O gladsome light, O grace
Of God the Father’s face,
Th’ eternal splendor wearing,
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Savior, Jesus Christ,
Joyful in thine appearing:

2. Now ere day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light,
Our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
Thee, his incarnate Son,
And Holy Spir’t adoring.

3. To thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life-giver.
Thee therefore, O most high,
The world doth glorify,
And shall exalt forever.

Text Information
First Line:	O gladome light, O grace
Greek Title:	Φῶς ἱλαρόν
Translator:	Robert Bridges (1899)
Language:	English
Publication Date:	2024
Scripture:	1 John 1:5 ; 1 Kings 7:49 ; John 8:12
Topic:	Resurrection
Notes:	Versified by poet laureate Robert Bridges, from The Yattendon Hymnal (1899); can be sung to Nunc Dimittis (No. 36).