Lutheran Service Book ‎#571

571. 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 then who trust 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 declares
How we in Christ are heaven's heirs.

4 Be of good cheer, for God's own Son
Forgives all sins which you have done;
And, justified by Jesus' blood,
Your Baptism grants the highest good.

5 If you are sick, if death is near,
This truth your troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves your 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!

Text Information

• First Line: God loved the world so that He gave
• Title: God Loved the World So That He Gave
• Translator: August Crull, 1845-1923 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  John 3:16
  ;
  Titus 3:4-7
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:9
  ;
  Matthew 9:2
• Topic: Redeemer
• Source: Heiliges Lippen- und Hertzens-Opffer, Stettin, c. 1778

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: George J. Elvey, 1816-93
• Key: D Major
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)