The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

75

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 declare,
    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 today
    What glory shall be theirs above
    Who joy in God with perfect love.

5.  And faithful hearts are raised on high
    By this great vision's mystery,
    For which in joyful strains we raise
    The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.

WORDS: Trans. John Mason Neale, 1851;
MUSIC: alt. 1861"The Agincourt Song," England, c. 1415
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-3 Luke 9:28-31
Theme: Transfiguration of the Lord