Common Praise ‎#17

17. O gladsome light, O grace

1 O gladsome light, O grace
of God the Father’s face,
the eternal splendour wearing;
celestial, holy, blest,
our Saviour 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, lifegiver;
thee therefore, O most high,
the world doth glorify
and shall exalt forever.

Text Information

• First Line: O gladsome light, O grace
• Title: O gladsome light, O grace
• Translator: Robert Bridges, 1844-1930
• Meter: 667 667
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 1:10
  ;
  John 5:21
• Topic: Evening
• Source: Greek, 3rd century or earlier

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-1561
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel, d. 1572
• Meter: 667 667
• Key: F Major
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1549