The New English Hymnal ‎#247

247. O gladsome light, O grace

1 O gladsome light, O grace
Of God the Father’s face,
The eternal splendour wearing;
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Saviour Jesus Christ,
Joyful in thine appearing.

2 Now, ere day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light,
Our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
Thee, his incarnate Son,
And Holy Spirit 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 for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome light, O grace
• Translator: Robert Bridges, 1844-1930
• Meter: 667 667
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening
• Source: Greek, before 4th century

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-61
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel (alt.)
• Meter: 667 667
• Key: F Major
• Source: "Nunc dimittis" in the Genevan Psalter, 1549