The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#253

253. 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,
Where brighter than the sun He glows!

2 From age to age the tale declare,
How with the three disciples there,
Where Moses and Elias meet,
The Lord holds converse high and sweet.

3 The law and prophets there have place,
The chosen witnesses of grace;
The Father's voice from our the cloud
Proclaims His only Son aloud.

4 With shining face and bright array,
Christ deigns to manifest today
What glory shall to faith be given
When we enjoy our God in heaven.

5 And Christian hearts are raised on high
By that great vision's mystery,
For which in thankful strains we raise
On this glad day the voice of praise.

6 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O wondrous type, O vision fair
• Author: Anon. (15th Century)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; The Church Year: Septuagesima; Church of Christ
• Source: Latin

Tune Information

• Name: [O wondrous type, O vision fair]
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: e minor
• Source: German, 1543