Church Book ‎#93

93. Jesus, Brightness of the Father

1 Jesus, Brightness of the Father,
Life and Strength of all who live!
In the presence of the angels,
Glory to Thy name we give:
And Thy wondrous praise rehearse,
Singing in harmonious verse.

2 Blessed Lord, by their protection,
Shelter us from harm this day:
Keep us pure in flesh and spirit;
Save us from the enemy:
And vouchsafe us, by Thy grace,
In Thy paradise a place.

3 Glory to the almighty Father,
Let our voices now repeat;
Glory to the great Redeemer;
Glory to the Paraclete;
Three in one and One in Three,
Throughout all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Brightness of the Father
• Latin Title: Tibi, Christe, Splendor Patris
• Translator: Edward Caswall (1848, a.)
• Author: Rabanus Maurus, d. 856
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Ministry of Angels; Easter Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune #51 or #220

Tune Information

• Name: IRBY
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Composer from index; Dr. H. J. Gauntlett