Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#41

41. O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

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

2 O Thou true Sun, on us Thy glance
Let fall in royal radiance;
The Spirit’s sanctifying beam
Upon our earthly senses stream.

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 Dawn’s glory gilds the earth and skies;
Let Him, our perfect morn, arise;
The Father’s help His children claim,
And sing the Father’s glorious name. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O splendor of God's glory bright
• Title: O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
• Author: Ambrose of Milan (c. 340-397)
• Translator: Robert S. Bridges (1844-1930) and others
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 1:3
• Topic: Worship: Morning Worship

Tune Information

• Name: GONFALON ROYAL
• Composer: Percy C. Buck (1871-1947)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 56143 23166 27514
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Music by permission of Oxford University Press.