O wondrous type! O vision fair

Verse 1

O wondrous type! O vision fair of glory that the Church may share, which Christ upon the mountain shows, where brighter than the sun he glows!

Verse 2

With Moses and Elijah nigh th'incarnate Lord holds converse high, and from the cloud the Holy One bears record to the only Son.

Verse 3

With shining face and bright array Christ deigns to manifest today what glory shall be theirs above who joy in God with perfect love.

Verse 4

And faithful hearts are raised on high by this great vision's mystery, for which in joyful strains we raise the voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.

Verse 5

O Father, with th'eternal Son and Holy Spirit ever one, we pray you, bring us by your grace to see your glory face to face.