Text:Oh, Gladsome Light
Translator:Henry W. Longfellow, 1807-1882
Tune:ELIZABETH
Composer:Allan Mahnke, 19440

279. Oh, Gladsome Light

1 Oh, gladsome light of the Father immortal
And of the celestial,
Sacred, and blessed Jesus, our Savior!

2 Now to the sunset again you have brought us,
And, seeing the evening
Twilight, we bless you, praise you, adore you!

3 Father omnipotent! Son, our life-giver!
Spirit, our comforter!
Worthy at all times of worship and wonder.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, gladsome light of the Father immortal
Title: Oh, Gladsome Light
Translator: Henry W. Longfellow, 1807-1882 (alt.)
Meter: 11 7 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Topic: Evening
Source: Greek hymn, 3rd cent.
Tune Information
Name: ELIZABETH
Composer: Allan Mahnke, 19440
Meter: 11 7 10
Key: G Major
Copyright: © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship



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