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Text:The Word of God a Promise Told
Author:James V. Salzwedel
Tune:LOB SEI DEM ALLMÄCHTIGEN GOTT
Composer:Johann Crüger

299. The Word of God a Promise Told

1 The word of God a promise told:
a king shall come, let all behold.
The world awaits his presence new,
a Child, a Son, a Savior true.

2 Welcome to earth, O Child Divine;
a gift so rare, a jewel find.
Our savior comes, is present here;
accept his light with love most dear.

3 We sing to you, O Child Divine;
we lift our songs, our candles shine.
Now be your light in us more clear,
reflecting love both far and near.

4 O Holy Spirit, stir us now,
inspire our hearts to make this vow:
we will go forth into the night
and share with all your gift of light.

Text Information
First Line: The word of God a promise told
Title: The Word of God a Promise Told
Author: James V. Salzwedel (1975)
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas
Tune Information
Name: LOB SEI DEM ALLMÄCHTIGEN GOTT
Composer: Johann Crüger (1640)
Meter: L.M.
Key: D Major
Notes: 22 C in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns



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