The Church Hymnal ‎#363

363. O God of God! O Light of Light!

1 O God of God! O Light of Light!
Thou Prince of Peace, Thou King of Kings;
To Thee, where angels know no night,
The hymn of praise for ever rings;
To Him who sits upon the throne,
The Lamb once slain for sinful men,
Laud, honour, might, to Him alone,
Glory and praise! Amen, Amen.

2 Deep in the Prophets' sacred page,
Grand in the poets' winged word,
Slowly in type, from age to age,
Nations beheld their coming Lord;
Till through the deep Judean night
Rang out the song, "Good-will to men!"
Hymned by the first-born sons of light,
Re-echoed now, "Good-will!" Amen.

3 That life of truth, those deeds of love,
That death of pain, 'mid hate and scorn;
These all are past, and now above,
He reigns our King! once crowned with thorn.
Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates;
So sang His hosts, unheard by men;
Lift up your heads, for you He waits.
We lift them up! Amen, Amen!

4 Nations afar, in ignorance deep;
Isles of the sea, where darkness lay;
These hear His voice, they wake from sleep,
And throng with joy the upward way.
They cry with us, "Send forth Thy light,"
O Lamb, once slain for sinful men;
Burst Satan's bonds, O God of might;
Set all men free! Amen, Amen!

5 Sing to the Lord a glorious song,
Sing to His Name, His love forth tell;
Sing on, heaven's hosts, His praise prolong;
Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell;
Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain,
From angels, praise; and thanks from men;
Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign,
Glory and power! Amen, Amen!

Text Information

• First Line: O God of God! O Light of Light!
• Author: J. Julian
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: JULIAN
• Composer: F. C. Maker
• Meter: L.M.D.
• Key: C Major