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Text:O Gladsome Light
Translator:Robert S. Bridges
Tune:NUNC DIMITTIS
Composer:Louis Bourgeois
Harmonizer:Claude Goudimel

343. O Gladsome Light

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, as day fadeth quite,
we see the evening light,
our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
Thee, His incarnate Son,
and Holy Ghost 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 does glorify
and shall exalt forever.

Text Information
First Line: O gladsome Light, O Grace
Title: O Gladsome Light
Translator: Robert S. Bridges (1899)
Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2017
Topic: Benediction
Source: Greek Phos Hilaron, c. 200
Tune Information
Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
Composer: Louis Bourgeois (1551)
Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel (1565)
Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7
Key: F Major



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