The Worshipbook ‎#565

565. Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come;
Virgin's Son, make here your home.
Marvel now, O heaven and earth,
That the Lord chose such a birth.

2 From the Father's throne he came
And returns unto the same,
Captive leading death and hell.
High the song of triumph swell!

3 You, the Father's only Son,
Have ov'r 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior of the nations, come
• Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
• Translator: William M. Reynolds (1850, alt.)
• Author (attributed to): Ambrose of Milan (ca. 340-397)
• Paraphraser: Martin Luther (1524)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 1:14
• Topic: Christian Year: Advent; Christian Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: g minor
• Source: Based on plainsong melody; Eyn Enchiridion . . . , Erfurt, 1524
• Copyright: Music used by permission of Mrs. J. Meredith Tatton.
• Notes: As in Songs of Syon, 1910