54. O Gladsome Light

O gladsome light, Of God the Father’s face, The eternal splendour wearing; Celestial, holy, blest, Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, Joyful in Thine appearing. Now e’er 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.