Author: John M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #74 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 From God the Father, virgin-born
To us the only Son came down;
By death the font to consecrate,
The faithful to regenerate.
2 Beginning from his home on high,
In human flesh he came to die;
Creation by his death restored,
And shed new joys of life abroad.
3 Glide on, O glorious Sun, and bring
The gift of healing on your wing;
To ev'ry dull and clouded sense
The clearness of Your light dispense.
4 Abide with us, O Lord, we pray;
The gloom of darkness chase away;
Your work of healing, Lord, begin,
And take away the stain of sin.
5 Lord, once you came to earth’s domain
And, we believe, shall come again;
Be with us on the battlefield,
From ev'ry harm your people shield.
6 To you, O Lord, all glory be
For this your blest epiphany;
To God, whom all his hosts adore,
And Holy Spirit evermore. Topics: Baptism of Our Lord, The; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
From God the Father, Virgin-Born