The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#474

474. O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

1 O splendor of God’s glory bright,
From light eternal bringing light;
Thou light of life, light’s living spring,
True day, all days illumining.

2 Come, Holy Sun of heavenly love,
Shower down Thy radiance from above,
And to our inward hearts convey
The Holy Spirit's cloudless ray.

3 O joyful be the passing day
With thoughts as clear as morning’s ray,
With faith like noontide shining bright,
Our souls unshadowed by the night.

4 O Lord, with each returning morn
Thine image to our hearts is born;
O may we ever clearly see
Our Savior and our God in Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: O splendor of God's glory bright
• Title: O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
• Author: Ambrose of Milan (c. 374)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 1:3
• Topic: Morning and Opening Hymns
• Source: Rejoice in the Lord, 1985, trans. composite

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
• Harmonizer: Goerge Ratcliffe Woodward (1902)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Trier ms., 15th century