O Gladsome light, O grace of God


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, life giver. Thee, therefore, O Most High,
The world doth glorify and shall exalt forever.