26 - Evening

1. O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ,

in you the Father's glory shone.

Immortal, holy, blest is he,

and blest are you, his holy Son.

2. Now sunset comes, but light shines forth,

the lamps are lit to pierce the night.

Praise Father, Son, and Spirit; God

who dwells in the eternal light.

3. Worthy are you of endless praise,

O Son of God, Life-giving Lord;

wherefore you are through all the earth

and in the highest heaven adored.

Words: Greek, 3rd century; tr. F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984); para. of O Gracious Light Music: Conditor alme siderum, plainsong, Mode 4