The Hymnal 1982 ‎#133

133. O Light of Light, Love given birth

1. O Light of light, Love given birth;
Jesus, Redeemer of the earth:
more bright than day your face did show,
your raiment whiter than the snow.

2. Two prophets, who had faith to see,
with your elect found company;
the heavens above your glory named,
the Father's voice his Son proclaimed;

3. May all who seek to praise aright
through purer lives show forth your light.
To you, the King of glory, now
all faithful hearts adoring bow.

Text Information

• First Line: O Light of Light, Love given birth
• Translator: Laurence Housman, 1865-1959 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Source: Latin, 10th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: ELMHURST (Ratcliff)
• Composer: Cary Ratcliff, b. 1953
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1982 Cary Ratcliff.