Lutheran Service Book ‎#888

888. O Gladsome Light, O Grace

1 O gladsome Light, O Grace
Of God the Father’s face,
Eternal splendor wearing:
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Savior Jesus Christ,
Joyful in Thine appearing!

2 As daylight turns to night,
We see the fading light,
Our evening 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, Lifegiver;
Thee, therefore, O Most High,
The world doth glorify
And shall exalt forever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
• Title: O Gladsome Light, O Grace
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 (alt. )
• Meter: 667 667
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  John 1:9
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:6
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  Colossians 3:16
• Source: Greek, c. 4th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-61
• Arranger: Claude Goudimel, 1514-82
• Meter: 667 667
• Key: F Major