The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4706

4706. O Brightness of th'Immortal Father's Face

1. O brightness of th’immortal Father’s face,
Most holy, heav’nly, blest,
Lord Jesus Christ, in whom His truth and grace
Are visibly expressed!

2. The sun is sinking now, and one by one
The lamps of evening shine;
We hymn th’eternal Father, and the Son,
And Holy Ghost divine.

3. Worthy art Thou at all times to receive
Our hallowed praises, Lord,
O Son of God, be Thou, in whom we live,
Through all the world adored.

Text Information

• First Line: O brightness of th'immortal Father's face
• Title: O Brightness of th'Immortal Father's Face
• Greek Title: Φώς ίλαρὸν αγίας δόξης
• Author: Unknown (3rd century)
• Translator (from Greek): Edward W. Eddis
• Meter: 10.6.10.6
• Language: English
• Source: Irvingite Hymns for the Use of the Churches (London: Bosworth & Harrison, 1864)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. NICHOLAS (Scholefield)
• Composer: Clement Cotterill Scholefield (1870)
• Meter: 10.6.10.6
• Incipit: 33353 23453 33654
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain