Glory to God ‎#671

671. O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine

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Text Information

• First Line: O radiant Light, O Sun divine
• Title: O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine
• Translator: William G. Storey (1970 c.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 42:8
  ;
  Psalm 92:2
  ;
  Psalm 136:7-9
  ;
  John 1:4-5
  ;
  John 6:40
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:6
  ;
  Philippians 2:9-11
• Topic: Celebrating Time; Evening; Light; Morning; Praise; The Triune God
• Source: Phos hilaron, 3rd cent.
• Copyright: © 1979 William G. Storey

Tune Information

• Name: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM
• Harmonizer: C. Winifred Douglas (1943)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E Major
• Source: Sarum plainsong, Mode IV, 9th cent.
• Copyright: Harm. © 1943, 1961 Church Pension Fund
• Notes: Alternate harmonization, 84

Text Information:

This text is a 20th-century metrical paraphrase of one of the oldest Christian hymns, Phos hilaron (gladdening light), dating from at least the 3rd century (see also nos. 672 and 673). It is associated with an evening service, held both in churches and in homes, when lamps or candles are lighted.