Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#239

239. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

God's Word is our great heritage
And shall be ours forever;
To spread its light from age to age
Shall be our chief endeavor.
Through life it guides our way;
In death it is our stay.
Lord, grant while time shall last
Your Church may hold it fast
Throughout all generations.

Text Information

• First Line: God's Word is our great heritage
• Title: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
• Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872
• Translator: Ole G. Belsheim, 1861-1925 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: The Word; Education

Tune Information

• Name: EIN FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Key: D Major