263. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
Text Information |
First Line: |
From heav’n above to earth I come |
Title: |
From Heaven Above to Earth I Come |
Author: |
Martin Luther |
Translator: |
Catherine Winkworth |
Author (portions of stanzas 2, 4): |
George MacDonald |
Meter: |
LM |
Publication Date: |
2020 |
Scripture: |
; ; |
Topic: |
Atonement; Forgiveness: From God; Heritage: 16th-Century; Incarnation; Joy; New Year; Salvation (4 more...) |
Source: |
Geistliche Lieder, 1535; trans. Catherine Winkworth (England), Lyra Germanica, Series 1, 1855; composite trans. Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship, alt.; portions of stanzas 2, 4 George MacDonald (Scotland), Exotics, 1876 |
Copyright: |
trans. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (admin. Augsburg Fortress) |
Tune Information |
Name: |
VOM HIMMEL HOCH |
Meter: |
LM |
Key: |
D Major |
Source: |
Geistliche Lieder (present-day Germany), 1539 |