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O Gladsome Light
1. O gladsome light, O grace
Of our Creator's face,
The eternal splendor wearing:
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Savior Jesus Christ,
Joyful in Your appearing.
2. As fades the day's last light,
We see the lamps of night
Our common hymn outpouring;
O God of might unknown,
You, the incarnate Son,
And Spirit blest adoring.
3. To You of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life-giver;
You, therefore, O Most High,
The world does glorify
And shall exalt forever.
WORDS: Phos Hilaron, 3rd century Para. Robert Seymour Bridges, 1899;
MUSIC: alt. Genevan Psalter, 1551 Harm. Claude Goudimel, 1565
Scripture: John 1:9
Theme: Evening Hymns