The Church Hymnal ‎#167b

167b. O wondrous type! O vision fair

1 O wondrous type! O vision fair
Of glory that the Church shall share,
Which Christ upon the mountain shows
Where brighter than the sun He glows!

2 From age to age the tale declare
How with the three disciples there,
Where Moses and Elias meet,
The Lord holds converse high and sweet.

3 With shining face and bright array,
Christ deigns to manifest to-day
What glory shall be theirs above
Who joy in God with perfect love.

4 And faithful hearts are raised on high
By this great vision's mystery;
For which in joyful strains we raise
The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.

5 O Father, with the eternal Son,
And Holy Spirit, ever One,
Vouchsafe to bring us by Thy grace
To see Thy glory face to face.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O wondrous type! O vision fair
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: The Transfiguration
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: FESTUS
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: German
• Notes: Public Domain.