O Gladsome Light, O Grace

O gladsome light,
O grace of God the Father's face,
the eternal splendour wearing;
celestial, holy, blest, our Saviour Jesus Christ,
joyful in your appearing.

As day fades into night,
we see the evening light,
our hymn of praise outpouring,
Father of might unknown,
Christ, his incarnate Son,
and Holy Spirit, adoring.

To you of right belongs all praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, lifegiver;
you, therefore, O Most High,
the world will glorify,
and shall exalt for ever.