Christian Worship ‎#640

640. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

God's Word is our great heritage
and shall be ours forever;
to spread its light from age to age
shall be our chief endeavor.
Through life it guides our way,
in death it is our stay.
Lord, grant, while worlds endure,
we keep its teachings pure
throughout all generations.

Text Information

• First Line: God's Word is our great heritage
• Title: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
• Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872
• Translator: Ole G. Belsheim (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Psalm 78:1-7
  ;
  Psalm 119:105
  ;
  Psalm 119:111
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:1-6
• Topic: Word of God
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: REUTER
• Composer: Friedrich O. Reuter, 1863-1924
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Key: D Major
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain