The Hymnbook ‎#182

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

3 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.

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O wondrous type, O vision fair
• Title: O Wondrous Type, O Vision Fair
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1854)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Luke 9:28-36
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:18
• Topic: Christ: Life; Christ: Ministry; Christ: Transfiguration; Christ: Example; Vision; Jesus Christ: His Life and Ministry
• Source: Latin, 15th century

Tune Information

• Name: DEO GRACIAS
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: c minor
• Source: "The Agincourt Song," 1415