Transfiguration

(double melody; both sequences as introduction)

(a) An image of that heavenly light,
the goal the Church keeps e're in sight,
Christ on the holy mount-- displays
Where he outshines the sun's bright rays.

(b) Let every age proclaimer be
how, on this day, the chosen three
With Moses and Elias heard
Our God speak many-a gracious word.

(a) As witnesses to grace-- are nigh
Those two, the Law and Prophecy;
And to the Christ, from out-- the cloud,
Our God's voice thunders great and loud.

(b) With garments whiter than the snows,
And shining face, Christ Jesus shows
What glory for those saints shall be
Who joy in God with piety.

(a) The vision and the mys-tery
Make faithful hearts beat quick and high,
So on this solemn day-- of days
The cry goes up of prayer and praise.

(b) O God, Creator, God the Christ,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One,
Vouchsafe to bring us, with your grace,
To see your glory face to face.