The Church Hymnal ‎#161

161. O wondrous type! O vision fair

1 O wondrous type! O vision fair:
Of glory that the Church shall share,
Which Christ upon the mountain shows
When brighter than the sun He glows.

2 From age to age the tale declare,
How with the three disciples there
Where Moses and Elias meet,
The Lord holds converse high and sweet.

3 With shining face and bright array,
Christ deigns to manifest to-day
What glory shall be theirs above,
Who joy in God with perfect love.

4 And faithful hearts are raised on high
By this great vision's mystery;
For which in joyful strains we raise
The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.

5 O Father, with the eternal Son,
And Holy Spirit, ever One,
Vouchsafe to bring us by Thy grace
To see Thy glory face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: O wondrous type! O vision fair
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Holy Days: The Transfiguration

Tune Information

• Name: WALTHAM
• Composer: J. B. Calkin
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major