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O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
1. O splendor of God's glory bright, O thou that bringest light from light; O Light of light, light's living spring, O day, all days illumining. 2. O thou true Sun, on us thy glance let fall in royal radiance; the Spirit's sanctifying beam upon our earthly senses stream. 3. The Father, too, our prayers implore, Father of glory evermore; the Father of all grace and might, to banish sin from our delight. 4. To guide whate'er we nobly do, with love all envy to subdue; to make ill fortune turn to fair, and give us grace our wrongs to bear.
WORDS: Ambrose of Milan, 4th century; Robert S. Bridges, 1899
MUSIC: William Knapp, 1738
Theme: Christian Year: Epiphany; Christian Year: Epiphany; Guidance; Kingdom Of God; Light; Morning Prayer; Particular Times of Worship: Morning; The Glory of the Triune God: Praise and Thanksgiving; Trinity