54 O Gladsome Light
[1]
O gladsome light
Of God the Father s face
The eternal splendor wearing;
Celestial holy blest
Our Savior Jesus Christ
Joyful in Thine appearing.
O gladsome light
Of God the Father s face
The eternal splendor wearing;
Celestial holy blest
Our Savior Jesus Christ
Joyful in Thine appearing.
[2]
Now e er day fadeth quite
We see the ev ning light
Our wonted hymn ourpouring;
Father of might unknown
Thee His incarnate Son
And Holy Spirit adoring.
Now e er day fadeth quite
We see the ev ning light
Our wonted hymn ourpouring;
Father of might unknown
Thee His incarnate Son
And Holy Spirit adoring.
[3]
To Thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs
O Son of God lifegiver;
Thee therefore O most high
The world doth glorify
And shall exalt for ever.
To Thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs
O Son of God lifegiver;
Thee therefore O most high
The world doth glorify
And shall exalt for ever.