A82. O gladsome Light, O Grace

1 O gladsome light, O Grace
Of God the Father's face,
Th' eternal splendor wearing;
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Saviour 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 Ghost 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
Translator: Robert Bridges
Meter: 6. 6. 7. 6. 6. 7.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Ancient Hymns and Canticles: Ancient Hymns
Source: Greek, 3rd century or earlier
Copyright: Words from "The Yattendon Hymnal." Used by permission of Mrs. Bridges and the Oxford University Press.
Tune Information
Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
Composer: Louis Bourgeois
Meter: 6. 6. 7. 6. 6. 7.
Key: F Major
Source: "Genevan Psalter," 1549



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