O Light Whose Splendor Thrills and Gladdens
O Light whose splendor thrills and gladdens with your beauty all the skies
A metrical evening hymn version of the ancient Phos Hilaron, expressing the transition from natural light to the true Light of Christ at the close of day. Suitable for Vespers and Evening Prayer.
History & Background
Based on the ancient Greek evening hymn Phos Hilaron (Joyful Light), translated in a different metrical form by Carl Daw Jr. (b.1944) for a more singable contemporary setting. One of several ELW settings of this ancient text (cf. ELW 562).
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 563
Bulletin Note
O Light Whose Splendor Thrills — ancient Greek; tr. Daw
Preaching Connection
Christ as the true light — John 1:4-5; appropriate for evening worship.
Themes
Evening Light of Christ Vespers Ancient