An image of that heavenly light - piano

An image of that heavenly light



Author: 15th Cent



An image of that heavenly light,

the goal the Church keeps ay in sight,

Christ on the holy mount displays

where he outshines the sun's bright rays.



Let every age proclaimer be

how, on this day, the chosen three

with Moses and Elias heard

the Lord speak many a gracious word.



As witnesses to grace are nigh

those twain, the Law and Prophecy;

and to the Son, from out the cloud,

the Father's record thunders loud.



With garments whiter than the snows,

and shining face, Lord Jesus shows

what glory for those saints shall be

who joy in God with piety.



The vision and the mystery

make faithful hearts beat quick and high,

so on this solemn day of days

the cry goes up of prayer and praise.



O God the Father, God the Son,

and Holy Spirit, Three in One,

vouchsafe to bring us, by thy grace,

to see thy glory face to face.