Lutheran Service Book ‎#810

810. O God of God, O Light of Light

1 O God of God, O Light of Light,
O Prince of Peace and King of kings:
To You in heaven's glory bright
The song of praise forever rings.
To Him who sits upon the throne,
The Lamb once slain but raised again,
Be all the glory He has won,
All thanks and praise! Amen, amen.

2 For deep in the prophets' sacred page,
And grand in poets' winged word,
Slowly in type, from age to age
The nations saw their coming Lord;
Till through the deep Judean night
Rang out the song, "Good will to men!"
Sung once by first-born sons of light,
It echoes now, "Good will!" Amen.

3 That life of truth, those deeds of love,
That death so steeped in hate and scorn--
These all are past, and now above
He reigns, our King once crowned with thorn.
Lift up your heads, O mighty gates!
So sang that host beyond our ken.
Lift up your heads, your King awaits.
We lift them up. Amen, amen.

4 Then raise to Christ a mighty song,
And shout His name, His mercies tell!
Sing, heav'nly host, your praise prolong,
And all on earth, your anthem swell!
All hail, O Lamb for sinners slain!
Forever let the song ascend!
Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign,
All glory, pow'r! Amen, amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of God, O Light of Light
• Title: O God of God, O Light of Light
• Author: John Julian, 1839-1913 (alt. )
• Meter: L M D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:12-13
  ;
  Acts 2:22-24
  ;
  Acts 2:36
  ;
  Revelation 19:4-6

Tune Information

• Name: O GROSSER GOTT
• Meter: L M D
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Johann Störls...Schlag- Gesang- Und Noten-Buch, Stuttgart, 1744; The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)