Christian Worship ‎#301

301. Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come;
virgin's Son, make here your home.
Marvel now, O heav'n and earth,
that the Lord chose such a birth.

2 Not by human flesh and blood,
by the spirit of our God
was the Word of God made flesh,
woman's offspring, pure and fresh.

3 Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child
of the virgin undefiled,
though by all the world disowned,
still to be in heav'n enthroned.

4 From the Father's throne he came
and ascended to the same,
captive leading death and hell.
High the song of triumph swell!

5 Praise to God the Father sing,
praise to God the Son, our King,
praise to God the Spirit be
ever and eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior of the nations, come
• Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
• Author: Ambrose of Milan, 340-397
• Translator (German): Martin Luther, 1483-1546 (abr.)
• Translator (English): William M. Reynolds, 1812-1876 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 7:14
  ;
  Isaiah 49:6
  ;
  Luke 2:30-32
• Topic: Advent
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: g minor
• Source: Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524, ed. Johann Walter; Setting: Christian Worship, 2021
• Copyright: Setting © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House