The Worshipbook ‎#529

529. O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

1 O splendor of God's glory bright,
From light eternal bringing light;
O Light of life, light's living spring,
True day, all days illumining.

2 Confirm our will to do the right,
And keep our hearts from envy's blight;
Let faith her eager fires renew,
And hate the false, and love the true.

3 O joyful be the passing day
With thoughts as clear as morning's ray,
With faith like noon-tide shining bright,
Our souls unshadowed by the night.

4 Dawn's glory gilds the earth and skies;
Let Him, our perfect morn, arise;
The Father's help his children claim,
And sing the Father's glorious name.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O splendor of God's glory bright
• Title: O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
• Author: Ambrose of Milan (ca. 340-397)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 8:12
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Sacraments: Baptism; Christian Year: Advent; Christian Year: Pentecost
• Notes: Translation composite; As in The Methodist Hymnal, 1935; alt., 1972

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp (1738)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Alternative Tune: PUER NOBIS