The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#137

137. 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 words endure,
We keep its teachings pure
Throughout all generations.

Text Information

• First Line: God's word is our great heritage
• Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig (1817)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word of God; Close of Service; Word of God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [God's word is our great heritage]
• Composer: Martin Luther (1529)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.