Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#80

80. Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair

1 Oh, wondrous type! Oh, vision fair
Of glory that the Church may share,
Which Christ upon the mountain shows,
Where brighter than the sun he glows!

2 With Moses and Elijah nigh
The incarnate Lord holds converse high;
And from the cloud, the Holy One
Bears record to the only Son.

3 With shining face and bright array,
Christ deigns to manifest today
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,
We pray you, bring us by your grace
To see your glory face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, wondrous type! Oh, vision fair
• Title: Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Epiphany; Transfiguration; The Transfiguration of Our Lord
• Source: Sarum, 15th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: DEO GRACIAS
• Meter: L M
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: English, 15th cent.
• Copyright: Setting © 1969 Concordia Publishing House