Lutheran Worship ‎#486

486. 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 and our guest,
Joyful in your appearing.

2 Day has not faded quite;
We see the sunset light,
Our evening hymn outpouring,
Father, incarnate Son,
Who our redemption won,
Spirit of both adoring.

3 Glory to you belongs
And praise of holy songs,
O Three in One, Life-giver;
Therefore, our God most high,
We worship, glorify,
And praise your name forever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
• Title: O Gladsome Light, O Grace
• Translator: Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 (alt.)
• Meter: 667 667
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Evening
• Source: Greek hymn, 3rd cent.

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-c. 1561 (adapt.)
• Meter: 667 667