Worship (3rd ed.) ‎#372

372. Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come;
Show the glory of the Son!
Marvel now, O heaven and earth,
That our Lord chose such a birth.

2 Not by human flesh and blood,
By the Spirit of our God
Was the word of God made flesh--
Woman's offspring, pure and fresh.

3 Wondrous birth! O wondrous child
Of the Virgin undefiled!
Mighty God and man in one,
Eager now his race to run!

4 God Creator is his source,
Back to God he runs his course,
Down to death and hell descends,
God's high throne he reascends.

5 Now your lowly manger bright
Hallows night with newborn light;
Let no night this light subdue,
Let our faith shine ever new.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior of the nations, come
• Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
• German Title: Veni Redemptor gentium
• Author (attributed to): St. Ambrose, 340-397
• Translator (sts. 1-3a): William Reynolds, 1812-1875
• Translator (sts. 3b-5): Martin L. Seltz, 1909-1967 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 8:24
  ;
  Luke 1:26-45
  ;
  Luke 2:6-7
• Topic: Advent 4, Year C; Advent; Christmas Season; Faith; Jesus Christ; Paschal Mystery; Petition

Tune Information

• Name: NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND
• Harmonizer: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1560-1616
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: d minor
• Source: Geystliche gesungk Buchleyn Wittenberg, 1524