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686. O Gladsome Light

Text: Ancient Greek hymn; trans. by Robert S. Bridges, 1899
Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1547; harm. by Claude Goudimel, 1551
Tune: LE CANTIQUE DE SIMEON, Meter: 667.667

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1.	O gladsome light, O grace of our Creator's face, 
	the eternal splendor wearing; 
	celestial, holy blest, our Savior Jesus Christ, 
	joyful in your appearing! 

2.	As fades the day's last light we see the lamps of night, 
	our common hymn outpouring, 
	O God of might unknown, you, the incarnate Son, 
	and Spirit blest adoring. 

3.	To you of right belongs all praise of holy songs, 
	O Son of God, lifegiver. 
	You, therefore, O Most High, the world does glorify 
	and shall exalt forever.

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