Scripture Verse

God said, Let there be light, and there was light. Genesis 1:3

Introduction

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John M. Neale
1818–1866

Words: At­trib­ut­ed to Am­brose of Mi­lan, 6th Cen­tu­ry (O Lux be­a­ta Tri­ni­tas). Trans­lat­ed from La­tin to Eng­lish by John M. Neale, 1852.

Music: Brom­ley (Clarke) Jer­e­mi­ah Clarke, 1700 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tunes:

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Jeremiah Clarke
Circa 1659–1707

Lyrics

O Trinity of blessèd light,
O Unity of princely might,
The fiery sun now goes his way;
Shed Thou within our hearts Thy ray.

To Thee our morning song of praise,
To Thee our evening prayer we raise;
O grant us with Thy saints on high
To praise Thee through eternity.

All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee,
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the holy Paraclete.