Rejoice in the Lord ‎#189

189. Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come;
virgin's son, make here your home.
Marvel now, O heav'n and earth,
that the Lord chose such a birth.

2 From the Father forth you came,
soon returning to the same,
captive leading death and hell.
Let the song of trimph swell!

3 You, the Father's only son,
have o'er sin the victory won.
Boundless shall your kingdom be;
when shall we its glories see?

4 Brightly does your manger shine;
glorious is its light divine.
Let not sin o'ercloud this light;
ever be our faith thus bright.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior of the nations, come
• Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
• Translator (based on): W. M. Reynolds (1850)
• Author (ascr.): Ambrose
• Paraphraser: Martin Luther
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 68:18
  ;
  Proverbs 8:24
  ;
  Ephesians 4:8
• Source: Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, Luther's paraphrase of Veni Redemptor, ascribed to Ambrose, 4th century

Tune Information

• Name: NUN KOMM
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: g minor
• Source: Enchiridion (Erfurt, 1524) (melody)