Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#182

182. Rise, O Children of Salvation

1 Rise, O children of salvation,
All who cleave to Christ the head!
Wake, awake, O mighty nation,
Lest the foe on Zion tread;
He draws nigh, and would defy
All the hosts of God Most High.

2 Saints and martyrs long before us
Firmly on this ground have stood;
See their banner waving o’er us,
Conqu'rors through the Savior’s blood.
Ground we hold, whereon of old
Fought the faithful and the bold.

3 Fighting, we shall be victorious
By the blood of Christ our Lord;
On our foreheads, bright and glorious,
Shines the witness of his Word;
Spear and shield on battlefield,
His great name; we cannot yield.

4 When his servants stand before him,
Each receiving his reward;
When his saints in light adore him,
Giving glory to the Lord;
"Victory!" our song shall be,
Like the thunder of the sea.

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, O children of salvation
• Title: Rise, O Children of Salvation
• Translator: Emma F. Bevan, 1827-1909 (alt.)
• Author: Justus Falckner, 1672-1723
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Lesser Festivals; Pentecost 27 (Year A); Church Triumphant; Christian Hope; Saints' Days

Tune Information

• Name: UNSER HERRSCHER
• Composer: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Key: B♭ Major