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Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured

John Keble (1834) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:1-9

Verse 1

Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest, holiest of holies, Jesus our Lord.

Verse 2

Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest, the lights of evening round us shine, we hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine.

Verse 3

Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung with undefilèd tongue, Son of our God, giver of life, alone: therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, they own.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 1:1-9

Reference 2

  • psalms 50:1

Reference 3

  • psalms 134

Reference 4

  • psalms 141:2

Reference 5

  • john 1:1-9

Reference 6

  • john 5:21

Reference 7

  • john 10:10

Reference 8

  • acts 20:7-8

Reference 9

  • 2-corinthians 4:4-7

Reference 10

  • colossians 1:3-8
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