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Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Christ, whose glory fills the skies by Charles Gounod — Lyrics
1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true and only Light,
Sun of righteousness, arise,
triumph o'er the shade of night;
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by Thee;
joyless is the day's return,
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About Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Charles Gounod's setting of the hymn Christ, whose glory fills the skies is a powerful SATB arrangement of a deeply devotional text. The lyrics express a profound longing for Christ's presence, likening him to the sun and day-spring, and praying for his light to dispel the darkness of sin and grief. The music aims to capture the text's yearning and the eventual triumph of divine radiance. This sacred hymn, sung in English, offers a rich harmonic setting suitable for congregational singing or as a choral anthem. Its message of seeking spiritual illumination and the transformative power of faith makes it a moving choice for any service.
