The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#87

87. Thou Camest Down from Heaven on High

1 Thou camest down from heav'n on high,
O Son of God the Father,
For this lost world to bleed and die,
Thy straying sheep to gather,
The works of Satan to destroy,
To turn our sorrow into joy.

2 In Thee the blind receive their sight,
The lame with joy are leaping,
The sorrowful find pure delight,
The weary peaceful sleeping;
Thou givest speech unto the dumb,
And vibrant life to senses numb.

3 Thou Who hast broken Satan's power,
Be Thou our Strength, dear Jesus!
Uphold us in the evil hour,
And from his might release us!
His kingdom is a stronghold still,
And legions hearken to his will.

4 But O, before Thy Word, dear Lord,
The prince of darkness trembles!
He quails before that two-edged Sword
When Thine armed host assembles!
O mighty Word, how great thy power!
Thou art our refuge, shield, and tower.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou camest down from heav'n on high
• Title: Thou Camest Down from Heaven on High
• Author: Anna Hoppe (1920)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 8 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:2-10
• Topic: Church Year: Lent; Advent, Third Sunday; Quinquagesima; Lent, Third Sunday; Christ: Work of; Names and Office of Christ: Shepherd; Satan, Conflict with Christ and Christians; Word of God: Sword

Tune Information

• Name: MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT, NACH DEINER GÜD
• Composer: Johann Hermann Schein (1627)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 8 8.
• Key: D Major