O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright
Words by Ambrose of Milan (c. 340-397)·Tune: GONFALON ROYAL
Scripture: Hebrews 1:3
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
O Mawu ƒe bubu keklẽ Xɔ keklẽ tso mavɔtɔ gbɔ O agbe kaɖi si naa 'gbe Si li tso ŋkeke yi ŋkeke.
English
O splendor of God’s glory bright, From light eternal bringing light; O Light of life, light’s living spring, True day, all days illumining.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
O ɣe vavã si klẽ na mí Va klẽ ɖe lɔlɔ̃—fiaɖuƒea Na wò Gbɔgbɔ ƒe keklẽ la Nade dzo mía susuwo me.
English
O Thou true Sun, on us Thy glance Let fall in royal radiance; The Spirit’s sanctifying beam Upon our earthly senses stream.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
O dzidzɔ ŋkeke si yiyim Si me kɔ abe ŋdi ɣe 'ne Si ƒe dzideƒo ŋuti kɔ. Be za matsyɔ mía luʋɔ o.
English
O joyful be the passing day With thoughts as clear as morning’s ray, With faith like noontide shining bright, Our souls unshadowed by the night.
Verse 4
Eʋegbe
Ne dzite tso xexeame kɔ Na eƒe agu dzadzɛ ne do Ke miebia Fofoa ƒe ŋusẽ Adzi ha kafu Fofoa ŋkɔ. Amen
English
Dawn’s glory gilds the earth and skies; Let Him, our perfect morn, arise; The Father’s help His children claim, And sing the Father’s glorious name. Amen.
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