The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#245

245. God Loved the World So that He Gave

1 God loved the world so that He gave
His only Son the lost to save
That all who would in Him believe
Should everlasting life receive.

2 Christ Jesus is the Ground of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death;
All that confide in Him alone
Are built on this chief Cornerstone.

3 God would not have the sinner die,
His Son with saving grace is nigh,
His Spirit in the Word doth teach
How man the blessed goal may reach.

4 Be of good cheer, for God's own Son
Forgives all sins which thou hast done,
And, justified by Jesus' blood,
Thy Baptism grants the highest good.

5 If thou be sick, if death draw near,
This truth thy troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves my soul from death;
That is the firmest ground of faith.

6 Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise now and eternally!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God loved the world so that He gave
• Title: God Loved the World So that He Gave
• German Title: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt
• Translator: August Crull, d. 1923 (alt.)
• Author: Unknown (1791, cento)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  John 3:16
• Topic: The Church Year: Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: George J. Elvey (1862)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E Major