The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#101

101. 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 Savior 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
• Title: O Gladsome Light, O Grace
• Greek Title: Φώς ίλαρòνάγίας δόζης
• Translator: Robert Bridges (c. 200)
• Author: Unknown (1885)
• Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  John 1:9
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: "Genevan Psalter," 1549