Text Based On Luke Chapter 9 (KJV)
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered,
and his raiment was white and glistering. And, behold, there talked with him two men,
which were Moses and Elias:
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Words: From the Sarum Breviary, 1495
Music: Melody by William Knapp: 1698-1768
Harmony by James Turle: 1802-1882 Wareham (L.M.)
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O WONDROUS SIGHT!
1. O wondrous sight! O vision fair -
Of glory that the church shall share, -
Which Christ upon the mountain shows, -
Where brighter than the sun He glows!
2. From age to age the truth declares -
How with the three disciples there -
Where Moses and Elijah meet, -
The Lord holds converse high and sweet.
3. The law and prophets there have place, -
Two chosen witnesses of grace, -
The Father’s voice from out the cloud -
Proclaims His own begotten Son.
4. With shining face and bright array, -
Christ deigns to manifest that day -
What glory shall be theirs above -
Who joy in God with perfect love.
5. 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.
6. O Father, with His begotten Son, -
And Holy Spirit, ever One, -
Vouchsafe to bring us by Thy grace -
To see Thy glory face to face.
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