The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2097

2097. Hail, Gladdening Light

1. Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured,
Who is immortal Father, heavenly blest;
Highest and holiest—Jesus Christ our Lord!
Now are we come to the sun’s hour of rest;
All times are ordered in Thy Word alone,
Therefore the day and night Thy glories own.

2. The lights of evening now around us shine;
We hymn Thy blest humanity divine;
Worthiest art Thou at all times to be sung,
By grateful hearts, with undefilèd tongue,
Son of our God, Giver of life, alone!
Therefore shall all the worlds Thy glories own.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured
• Title: Hail, Gladdening Light
• Greek Title: Φως ίλαρὸν άγίας δόξης
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator (from Greek): John Keble (1834)
• Meter: 10.10.10 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SUNDOWN
• Composer: John Henry Gower (1890)
• Meter: 10.10.10 D
• Incipit: 51776 67635 56765
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain