572. O Gladsome Light, O Grace

1 O gladsome Light, O Grace
Of God the Father's Face,
The eternal splendor wearing;
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Savior Jesus Christ,
Joyful in Thine appearing.

2 Now, as day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light,
Our humble hymn outpouring,
Father of might unknown,
Thee, His incarnate Son,
And Holy Ghost adoring.

3 To Thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life-giver;
Thee, therefore, O Most High,
The world doth glorify
And shall exalt forever.

Text Information
First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
Title: O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Greek Title: Φώς ίλαρòνάγίας δόζης
Author: Unknown (c.200)
Translator: R. S. Bridges, 1844-1930
Meter: 667 667
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Tune Information
Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
Composer: L. Bourgeois, c. 1510-c. 1561 (adapt.)
Meter: 667 667
Key: F Major



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