19 July 2007

Phos Hilaron

For those curious about Phos Hilaron, click here

The translation I'm most familiar with is by John Keble. You may be familiar with the song by Chris Tomlin called "Hail Gladdening Light" which uses this translation in the lyrics:

Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured
Who is th'immortal Father, heavenly, blest,
Holiest of Holies--Jesus Christ our Lord!

Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest;
The lights of evening round us shine;
We hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine!

Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung
With undefiled tongue,
Son of our God, giver of life, alone:
Therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, thy own. Amen.


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