1. O gladsome ligtht, Of God the Father's face, The eternal splendor wearing; Celestial, holy, blest Our savior, Jesus Christ, Joyful in Thine appearing. 2. Now e'er day fadeth quite, We see the ev'ning light, Our Wonted hymn outpouring; Father of might unknown, Thee His incarnate Son, And Holy Spirit adoring 3. To thee of right belongs All praise of holy songs, O Son of God, lifegiver; Thee therefore, O most high, The world doth glorify And shall exalt forever.