Hail, Gladdening Light

Wood, Charles (1866–1926)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSAATTBB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Occasion:

Proper of Time → The Solemnities of the Lord during Ordinary Time → The Most Holy Trinity → Cycle A
Proper of Time → The Solemnities of the Lord during Ordinary Time → The Most Holy Trinity → Cycle B
Proper of Time → The Solemnities of the Lord during Ordinary Time → The Most Holy Trinity → Cycle C

Publication Information:
Collegium — CCS 235 (2003)

Text Information:
Reference: 3rd-century Greek hymn, Anon.; Transl. by John Keble (1792–1866)

Lyrics:

Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
Who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest,
Holiest of Holies, Jesu 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, they own. Amen.

Notes: Actually SATB/SATB (double choir)
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Dec 8, 2021 Last updated: Jan 26, 2022