Christian Hymns ‎#4

4. When Rome had shrouded earth in night

1 When Rome had shrouded earth in night,
God said again, Let there be light!
And Luther with the Gospel came
To spread the truth in Jesus' name.

2 When Rome the saints of God oppressed,
And burdened souls could find no rest,
Through Luther God deliv'rance sent
By His pure Word and Sacrament.

3 Though hosts against us stand arrayed,
Christ bids us still, Be not afraid;
Though all its powers the truth assail,
The gates of hell shall not prevail.

4 To-day with joyful hearts we sing
The guardian care of Christ our King,
Who through His chosen instrument
To us hath this salvation sent.

5 O Lord, whose mercies still endure,
Preserve to us Thy Gospel pure;
Let it alone within us reign,
That Thine the glory may remain.

Text Information

• First Line: When Rome had shrouded earth in night
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Festival of the Reformation; Church: Afflicted and Militant
• Notes: M. Loy.

Tune Information

• Name: LORD, KEEP US STEADFAST IN THY WORD
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: e minor
• Source: Pub. by KLUGE 1543. Origin uncertain.