Lutheran Service Book ‎#582

582. 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 worlds endure,
We keep its teachings pure
Throughout all generations.

Text Information

• First Line: God's Word is our great heritage
• Title: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
• Author: Nikolai Fredrik Severin Grundtvig, 1783-1872
• Translator: Ole G. Belsheim, 1861-1925 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 65 66 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:105
  ;
  Psalm 119:111
  ;
  John 14:23
  ;
  Luke 11:28
• Topic: The Word of God; Reformation

Tune Information

• Name: REUTER
• Composer: Friedrich O. Reuter, 1863-1924
• Meter: 87 87 65 66 7
• Key: E♭ Major