SDA Hymnal 41
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
Words: Ambrose of MilanMusic: Sarum PlainsongTune: Splendor Paternae8.8.8.8
1O splendor of God's glory bright,
From light eternal bringing light;
O Light of life, light's living spring,
True day, all days illumining.
2O Thou true Sun, on us Thy glance
Let fall in royal radiance;
The Spirit's sanctifying beam
Upon our earthly senses stream.
3O joyful be the passing day
With thoughts as clear as morning ray,
With faith like noontide shining bright,
Our souls unshadowed by the night.
4Dawn's glory gilds the earth and skies;
Let Him, our perfect morn, arise;
The Father's help His children claim,
And sing the Father's glorious name.
- Words
- Ambrose of Milan; tr. Robert Seymour Bridges
- Music
- Sarum Plainsong
- Meter
- 8.8.8.8
- Scripture
- John 1:9; John 8:12; 2 Corinthians 4:6
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The verse
- Meter
- 8.8.8.8 · as printed
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 71% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- AABB
Could also be sung to Old Hundredth, Duke Street, Germany, Deus Tuorum Militum, Federal Street · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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