Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Numbers 6:25 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Church Year Trinity; Evening; Light; Music and Song; Praise; Rest Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Based on Φως ίλαρὸν άγίας δόξις, (Greek, 4th century or earlier)
O gladsome light, O grace