A heavenly splendor from on high

From Oremus Hymnal

A heavenly splendor from on high,
a light too great for mortal eye,
deprives the hunter of his prey,
and runs his threatening wrath away.

In darkened eyes, an inward light
begins to shine upon his sight,
as in his heart he hears the call
to follow, and surrender all.

The Christ, for sinners crucified,
whose risen power he had denied,
now claims this servant for his own,
and bids him make the gospel known.

The nations listen to his voice,
and in the peace of Christ rejoice;
the Church on earth his praises sing,
who led the Gentiles to their King.

Blest Paul, the convert of the Lord,
may heaven's light to us afford
a blindness to the lures of sin,
that we with thee a crown may win.

To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
from saints on earth and saints in heaven,
let everlasting praise be given.

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