Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#316

316. Savior of the Nations, Come

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

2 Not of flesh and blood the Son,
offspring of the Holy One;
born of Mary ever blest,
God in flesh is manifest.

3 Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child
of the Virgin undefiled!
Though by all the world disowned,
still to be in heav'n enthroned.

4 From the Father forth he came
and returneth to the same,
captive leading death and hell,
high the song of triumph swell!

5 Thou, the Father's only Son,
hast o'er sin the vict'ry won.
Boundless shall thy kingdom be;
when shall we its glories see?

6 Praise to God the Father sing.
Praise to God the Son, our King.
Praise to God the Spirit be
ever and eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior of the nations, come
• Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
• Author: Ambrose of Milan, 340-397
• Translator: Martin Luther (1524)
• Translator: William M. Reynolds (1860, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:26-35
  ;
  John 1:14
• Topic: Christ: Birth of; The Virgin Mary

Tune Information

• Name: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Geistliches Gesangbüchlein Wittenberg, 1524 (adapted from)