Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#234

234. The Word of God, Which Ne'er Shall Cease

1 The Word of God, which ne’er shall cease,
Proclaims free pardon, grace and peace,
Salvation shows in Christ alone,
The perfect will of God makes known.

2 This holy Word exposes sin,
Convinces us that we’re unclean,
Points out the wretched, ruined state
Of all mankind, both small and great.

3 It then reveals God’s boundless grace,
Which justifies our sinful race,
And gives eternal life to all
Who will accept the gospel call.

4 It gently heals the broken heart
And heavenly riches doth impart,
Unfolds redemption’s wondrous plan
Through Christ’s atoning death for man.

Text Information

• First Line: The Word of God which ne'er shall cease
• Title: The Word of God, Which Ne'er Shall Cease
• Translator: Louis F. Kampmann, 1817-1884 (1876)
• Author: Petrus Herbert, -1571 (1566)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: The Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: HUS
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: "Cantionale Germanicum," Dresden (1628); C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784

Tune Information:

(22, F)