The Blessing of Light: chant ‘Light and peace’ & Phos Hilaron Lyrics

Light and peace to Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, Sovereign God, creator of light and darkness!

As evening falls, you renew your promise to reveal among us the light of your presence. May your word be a lantern to our feet and a light upon our path, that we may behold your glory coming among us.

Strengthen us in our stumbling weakness and free our tongues to sing your praise,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever!

Amen.

Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory

poured

who is the Immortal Father, heavenly, blest,

Holiest of Holies, Jesus our Lord.

Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest,

the lights of evening round us shine,

we hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine.

Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung with undefiled tongue,

Son of our God, giver of all alone:

Therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, they own.

Amen.