Lutheran Service Book ‎#898

898. The Ancient Law Departs

1 The ancient Law departs,
And all its fears remove,
For Jesus makes with faithful hearts
A covenant of love.

2 The Light of Light devine,
True brightness undefiled,
He bears for us the pain of sin,
A holy, spotless child.

3 His infant body now
Begins the cross to feel;
Those precious drops of blood that flow
For death the victim seal.

4 Today the name is Thine
At which we bend the knee.
They call Thee Jesus, child divine;
Our Jesus deign to be.

5 All praise, eternal Son,
For Thy redeeming love,
With Father, Spirit, ever one
In glorious might above.

Text Information

• First Line: The ancient Law departs
• Title: The Ancient Law Departs
• Author: Sebastian Besnault, d. 1724
• Meter: S M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:21
  ;
  Matthew 1:21
• Topic: Feasts and Festivals
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)

Tune Information

• Name: POTSDAM
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 (adapt.)
• Meter: S M
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)