O gladsome light, O grace
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General information
O gladsome light, O grace is a metrical translation by Robert Bridges of the evening hymn Phos Hilaron.
Settings by composers
- Louis Bourgeois — O gladsome light, O grace English SATB
- Tim Pratt — O gladsome light English SATB
- Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck — O gladsome light English SSATB
Text and translations
English text
O gladsome light, O grace
Of God the Father's face,
The eternal splendour wearing;
Celestial, holy, blest,
Our Saviour Jesus Christ,
Joyful in thine appearing.
Now, ere day fadeth quite,
We see the evening light,
Our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
Thee, his incarnate Son,
And Holy Spirit adoring.
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.
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