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O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

Verse 1

Verse 1

Verse 1

O splendor of God's glory bright,

From light eternal bringing light;

O Light of life, light's living spring,

True day, all days illumining.

Verse 2

Verse 2

Verse 2

O Thou true Sun, on us Thy glance

Let fall in royal radiance;

The Spirit's sanctifying beam

Upon our earthly senses stream.

Verse 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

O joyful be the passing day

With thoughts as clear as morning's ray,

With faith like noontide shining bright,

Our souls unshadowed by the night.

Verse 4

Verse 4

Verse 4

Dawn'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. Amen.