Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#188a

188a. We have a sure, prophetic Word

1 We have a sure prophetic Word
By inspiration of the Lord;
And tho' assailed on ev'ry hand,
Jehovah's Word shall ever stand.

2 By powers of Empire banned and burned,
By Pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands the Christian's trust
While haughty empires lie in dust.

3 Lo, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.

4 Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure,
The statements of the Word endure:
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word,
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: We have a sure, prophetic Word
• Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett, D. D. (1880)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Word; Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: AMES
• Composer: Sigismund Neukomm (1837)
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1840)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.