attributed to various medieval sources Latin hymn
This hymn originates from the medieval Latin Church tradition, representing a period of rich liturgical composition spanning roughly the 4th through 15th centuries. The anonymous author(s) contributed to the vast corpus of Latin hymns that formed the foundation of Christian worship throughout the Middle Ages. These medieval compositions were characterized by their devotional intensity, theological depth, and adaptation to the liturgical calendar. The hymn was later translated into English by John Chandler (1806-1876), an English clergyman and accomplished hymn translator who brought numerous Latin ecclesiastical texts into the English hymn tradition. Chandler's translations helped preserve and popularize these medieval compositions for English-speaking Protestant congregations during the 19th century.
Hymn Texts (12)
- Creator of the Stars of Night
- Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
- Behold the Savior of Mankind
- Christ Is Our Cornerstone
- Now that the Daylight Fills the Sky
- O Christ Our King Creator Lord
- O Christ Our Light O Radiance True
- Father Who the Light this Day
- Rise O Light of Gentile Nations
- What Wondrous Love Is This
- The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
- Where Charity and Love Prevail