The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#273

273. Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band

1 Sweet flow'rets of the martyr band,
Plucked by the tyrant's ruthless hand
Upon the threshold of the morn,
Like rosebuds by a tempest torn;

2 First victim for th'incarnate Lord,
A tender flock to feel the sword;
Beside the very altar, gay,
With palm and crown, ye seemed to play.

3 Ah, what availed King Herod's wrath?
He could not stop the Savior's path.
Alone, while others murdered lay,
In safety Christ is borne away.

4 O Lord, the Virgin-born, to Thee
Eternal praise and glory be,
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Ghost forevermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet flow'rets of the martyr band
• Title: Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band
• Latin Title: Salvete, flores martyrum
• Translator: Henry W. Baker (1875, alt.)
• Author: Aurelius C. Prudentius, d. 413 (cento)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Revelation 14:4
• Topic: The Church Year: Holy Innocents

Tune Information

• Name: DAS WALT' GOTT VATER
• Composer: Daniel Vetter (1713)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major