O God of God! O Light of Light!

Verse 1

O God of God! O Light of Light! Thou Prince of Peace, Thou King of kings, To Thee, where angels know no night, The song of praise forever rings: To Him Who sits upon the throne, The Lamb once slain for sinful men, Be honor, might; all by Him won; Glory and praise! Amen, Amen.

Verse 2

Deep in the Prophets' sacred page, Grand in the poets' wingèd word, Slowly in type, from age to age, Nations beheld their coming Lord; Till through the deep Judean night Rang out the song, "Good-will to men!" Hymned by the first-born sons of light, Re-echoed now, "Good-will!" Amen.

Verse 3

That life of truth, those deeds of love, That death of pain, 'mid hate and scorn; These all are past, and now above, He reigns our King! once crowned with thorn. Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates; So sang his hosts, unheard by men; Lift up your heads, for you He waits. We lift them up! Amen, Amen!

Verse 4

Nations afar, in ignorance deep; Isles of the sea, where darkness lay; These hear His voice, they wake from sleep, And throng with joy the upward way. They cry with us, "Send forth Thy light," O Lamb, once slain for sinful men; Burst Satan's bonds, O God of might; Set all men free! Amen, Amen!

Verse 5

Sing to the Lord a glorious song, Sing to His Name, His love forth tell; Sing on, heaven's hosts, His praise prolong; Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell; Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain, From angels, praise; and thanks from men; Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign, Glory and power! Amen, Amen!