Author: John Keble Hymnal: Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #32 (1986) First Line: Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured Lyrics: 1 Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured,
Who is th' immortal Father, heav'nly, blest;
Highest and holiest, Jesus Christ, our Lord!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest;
All times are ordered in Thy word alone,
Therefore the day and night Thy glories own,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 The lights of evening now around us shine;
We hymn Thy blest, humanity divine;
Worthiest art Thou at all times to be sung,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 By grateful hearts, with undefiled tongue,
Son of our God, Giver of life alone!
Therefore shall all the worlds Thy glories own,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Evening hymns; Lord's Day Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Languages: English Tune Title: SARUM
Hail, Gladdening Light