Christ the Glory of the Sky

This hymn was translated by Scotsman Robert Campbell (1814-1868) from a 5th century work, "Aeterna Christi gloria".

With meter 77 77, tunes it has been set to include:

• AUS DER TIEFE
• CULBACH by Johann Scheffler (1624-77)

Hymn-books which it has been published in include:

• The American Catholic Hymnal, 1936
• Annus Sanctus : hymns of the church for the ecclesiastical year. 1884
• A Treasury of Catholic Song 1915
• New Catholic Hymnal, Faber,  London, 1971

Lyrics

Christ, the glory of the sky,
Christ, of earth the hope secure,
Only Son of God most high,
Offspring of a maiden pure.

Purest Light, with in us dwell,
Never from our souls depart;
Come, the shades of earth expel,
Fill and purify the heart. {b is)

Help us now Thy praise to sing,
Praise for this returning day;
Light and life let morning bring,
Clouds and darkness flee away.

Faith in Him,Whose name we bear,
In our heart of hearts abound!
Hope, thy brightest torch prepare;
All with holy love be crowned.

Praise the Father-, praise the Son,
Spirit blest, to Thee be praise!
To the eternal Three in One,
Glory be through endless days.