Moravian Book of Worship ‎#700

700. Faith Is a Living Power from Heaven

1 Faith is a living pow'r from heav'n
that grasps the promise God has giv'n,
a trust that can't be overthrown,
fixed heartily on Christ alone.

2 Faith finds in Christ our ev'ry need
to save or strengthen us indeed;
we now receive the grace sent down,
which makes us share his cross and crown.

3 Faith in the conscience works for peace,
and bids the mourner's weeping cease;
by faith the children's place we claim
and give all honor to one name.

4 We thank you, then, O God of heav'n,
that you to us this faith have giv'n
in Jesus Christ your Son, who is
our only fount and source of bliss.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith is a living power from heav'n
• Title: Faith Is a Living Power from Heaven
• Author: Petrus Herbert (1566)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Romans 5:1-5
• Topic: Faith; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Journey; Life in Christ; Reaffirmation of faith

Tune Information

• Name: SING HEUT UND FREU DICH
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Bohemian Brethren (1566)