The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10933

10933. Lamb Of God, To Thee We Raise

1 Lamb of God, to Thee we raise
Hymns of holy love and praise
For the saint and prophet born
To be herald of the morn.

2 Like the morning star he rose,
Thine appearing to disclose;
Like an ensign lifted high,
He declared Thy kingdom nigh.

3 Filled with grace and sanctity
From his blest nativity,
He, the new Elias, came
Bearing zeal’s most sacred flame.

4 Kinsman of the King divine,
Greatest of the prophet’s line,
Blest forerunner of the Lord,
Who his praises can record?

5 Mighty preacher, by whose word
Souls to penitence were stirred
Those who long in sin had strayed
Then the call divine obeyed.

6 Make us, Lord, like him to be
Fearless witnesses for Thee;
Faithful unto death be found,
And at last by Thee be crowned.

Text Information

• First Line: Lamb of God, to Thee we raise
• Title: Lamb Of God, To Thee We Raise
• Author: William E. Enman (circa 1910)
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GOTT SEI DANK
• Composer: Johann Anastius Freylinghausen (1704)
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: C Major
• Source: Neues Geistreiches Gesangbuch Johann A. Freylinghausen (Halle: 1704)
• Copyright: Public Domain