Great Songs of the Church (Revised) ‎#32

32. Hail, Gladdening Light

1 Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured,
Who is th' immortal Father, heav'nly, blest;
Highest and holiest, Jesus Christ, our Lord!
Alleluia! Alleluia!

2 Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest;
All times are ordered in Thy word alone,
Therefore the day and night Thy glories own,
Alleluia! Alleluia!

3 The lights of evening now around us shine;
We hymn Thy blest, humanity divine;
Worthiest art Thou at all times to be sung,
Alleluia! Alleluia!

4 By grateful hearts, with undefiled tongue,
Son of our God, Giver of life alone!
Therefore shall all the worlds Thy glories own,
Alleluia! Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured
• Title: Hail, Gladdening Light
• Translator: John Keble (1834)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:6
• Topic: Evening hymns; Lord's Day
• Source: Greek Evening Hymn, φωςιλαρον, 3rd cent.

Tune Information

• Name: SARUM
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1868)
• Key: E♭ Major