Text:O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Author:Robert Bridges
Tune:NUNC DIMITTIS
Composer or Adapter:Louis Bourgeois

494. 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 Spirit 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
Author: Robert Bridges (1899)
Meter: 6.6.7.D.
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Christian Year: Christmas
Source: Greek hymn, 3d century or earlier
Copyright: Words from The Yattendon Hymnal; used by permission of Oxford University Press.
Tune Information
Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
Composer or Adapter: Louis Bourgeois (1549)
Meter: 6.6.7.D.
Key: F Major



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