Much brighter than a thousand suns

Much brighter than a thousand suns,
the source of life, eternal grace;
light of the cosmos and this world
now shining from a saviour's face.
Upon the mountain’s towering height
they saw transfiguration's light.

This man, this Jesus, they had known,
who called them once by Galilee,
now stood upon the mountain top,
he seemed exalted, shining, free.
Disciples caught in stark surprise
had shielded dazzled, blinded eyes.

Verses 3-4 follow

Tunes: SAGINA; ABINGDON

Andrew Pratt (born 1948)

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