Moravian Book of Worship ‎#327

327. O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair

1 O wondrous sight! O vision fair
of glory that the church shall share,
which Christ upon the mountain shows,
where brighter than the sun he glows!

2 From age to age the tale declares
how with the three disciples there
where Moses and Elijah meet,
the Lord holds converse high and sweet.

3 The law and prophets there have place,
two chosen witnesses of grace;
the Father's voice from out the cloud
proclaims his only Son aloud.

4 With shining face and bright array,
Christ deigns to manifest that day
what glory shall be theirs above
who joy in God with perfect love.

5 O Father with th'eternal Son
and Holy Spirit ever one,
we pray you, bring us by your grace
to see your glory face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: O wondrous sight!
• Title: O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair
• Author: John Mason Neale (1851)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 17:1-8
  ;
  Mark 9:2-13
  ;
  Luke 9:28-36
• Topic: Transfiguration; Christian year--Transfiguration
• Source: Sarum Breviary (1495)

Tune Information

• Name: DEO GRACIAS (AGINCOURT SONG)
• Arranger: Erik Routley, 1917-1982
• Harmonizer: Erik Routley, 1917-1982
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: c minor
• Source: English, 15th cent. From Rejoice in the Lord, edited by Erik Routley, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Copyright: Harm. © 1985 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company