O gladsome light, O grace
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 out pouring;
Father
of might unknown,
Thee
His incarnate Son,
And
Holy Spirit adoring.
3
To
Thee of right belongs
All
praises of holy songs,
O
Son of God, life giver;
Thee
therefore, O most high
The
world doth glorify
And
shall exalt for ever.