The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#290

290. We Have a Sure Prophetic Word

1 We have a sure prophetic Word
By inspiration of the Lord;
And tho' assailed on ev'ry hand,
Jehovah's Word shall ever stand.

2 By pow'rs of empire banned and burned,
By pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands the Christian's trust
While haughty empires lie in dust.

3 Lo, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.

4 Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure,
The teachings of the Word endure.
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word;
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We have a sure, prophetic Word
• Title: We Have a Sure Prophetic Word
• Author: Emanuel Cronenwett (1880)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  2 Peter 1:19

Tune Information

• Name: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Geistliche Lieder," Wittenberg, 1535