blaze of glory

noun2

1. •
   An impressive but brief display of strength before expiring, in the way that a fire burns more brightly shortly before burning out.

   • A blaze of glory ere thou fad'st away. — 1718
2. •
   A sight, usually associated with a deity, that is forbidden or that is too glorious to behold.

   • Thy throne is darkness in the abyss of light,/A blaze of glory that forbids the sight. — 1686