The Hymnal ‎#A82

A82. O gladsome Light, O Grace

1 O gladsome light, O Grace
Of God the Father's face,
Th' eternal splendor wearing;
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Saviour Jesus Christ,
Joyful in Thine appearing!

2 Now, ere day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light,
Our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
Thee, His incarnate Son,
And Holy Ghost adoring.

3 To Thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life Giver;
Thee, therefore, O Most High,
The world doth glorify,
And shall exalt forever.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
• Translator: Robert Bridges
• Meter: 6. 6. 7. 6. 6. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Ancient Hymns and Canticles: Ancient Hymns
• Source: Greek, 3rd century or earlier
• Copyright: Words from "The Yattendon Hymnal." Used by permission of Mrs. Bridges and the Oxford University Press.

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois
• Meter: 6. 6. 7. 6. 6. 7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: "Genevan Psalter," 1549