Christian Worship (1993) ‎#404

404. Faith Is a Living Power from Heaven

1 Faith is a living pow'r from heav'n
That grasps the promise God has giv'n,
A trust that cannot be o'erthrown,
Fixed heartily on Christ alone.

2 Faith finds in Christ whate'er we need
To save or strengthen us indeed,
Receiving grace from heaven's throne
And humbly sharing cross and crown.

3 Faith in the Savior brings us peace
And bids the mourner's weeping cease;
By faith the children's place we claim
And give all honor to one name.

4 We thank you, then, O God of heav'n,
That you to us this faith have giv'n
Through mighty Word and sacrament
To trust the one whom you have sent.

5 As you have promised, grant each soul
Its holy faith's true end and goal:
The blessedness no foes destroy,
Eternal love and light and joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith is a living pow'r from heav'n
• Title: Faith Is a Living Power from Heaven
• Author: Petrus Herbert, d. 1571 (abr.)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: LM (Long Meter — 88 88)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Faith

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS
• Meter: LM (Long Meter — 88 88)
• Key: G Major
• Source: As hymnodus sacer, Leipzig, 1625, alt.
• Notes: alternate settings: 223, 547