Hymns to the Living God ‎#343

343. O Gladsome Light

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, as 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 does glorify
and shall exalt forever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
• Title: O Gladsome Light
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges (1899)
• Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Benediction
• Source: Greek Phos Hilaron, c. 200

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois (1551)
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel (1565)
• Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7
• Key: F Major