Christian Worship ‎#570

570. God Loved the World So That He Gave

1 God loved the world so that he gave
his only Son the lost to save
that all who would in him believe
should everlasting life receive.

2 Christ is the solid rock of faith,
who was made flesh and suffered death.
All who confide in him alone
are built on this chief cornerstone.

3 God would not have the sinner die;
his Son with saving grace is nigh.
His Spirit in the Word declares
that we in Christ are heaven's heirs.

4 Be of good cheer, for God's own Son
forgives the sins that you have done.
You're justified by Jesus' blood;
baptized, you are a child of God.

5 If you are sick, if death is near,
this truth your troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves my soul from death;
this is the anchor of my faith!

6 Glory to God the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To you, O blessèd Trinity,
be praise now and eternally!

Text Information

• First Line: God loved the world so that he gave
• Title: God Loved the World So That He Gave
• Translator: August Crull, 1845-1923 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  John 3:16-17
  ;
  Ephesians 2:19-20
  ;
  Matthew 9:2
  ;
  Galatians 3:26-27
• Topic: Justification
• Source: Heiliges Lippen- und Hertzens-Oppfer, Stetlin, c. 1778
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941
• Copyright: Public Domain