CPWI Hymnal ‎#780b

780b. The life, which God's Incarnate Word

1 The life, which God’s Incarnate Word
lived here below with men,
three blest evangelists record
with heaven-inspirèd pen:

2 John soars on high, beyond the three,
to God the Father’s throne;
and shows in what deep mystery
the Word with God is One.

3 Upon the Saviour’s loving breast
invited to recline,
’twas thence he drew, in moments blest,
rich stores of truth divine.

4 And thence did that angelic love
his inmost spirit fill,
which, once enkindled from above,
breathes in his pages still.

5 Jesu, the virgin’s Holy Son,
we praise thee and adore,
who art with God the Father One
and Spirit evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: The life, which God's Incarnate Word
• Latin Title: Quae dixit, egit, pertulit
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: St. John the Evangelist
• Source: Cluniac Breviary, Paris, 1686
• Notes: A rhythmic setting of BEDFORD is found at 487

Tune Information

• Name: BEDFORD (ISOMETRIC)
• Composer: William Wheale, 1690-1727
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major