Lamb of God, to Thee We Raise

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1 Lamb of God, to thee we raise
hymns of holy love and praise
for the saint and prophet born
to be herald of the morn.

2 Like the morning star he rose,
thine appearing to disclose;
like an ensign lifted high,
he declared thy kingdom nigh.

3 Filled with grace and sanctity
from his blest nativity,
he, the new Elias, came
bearing zeal's most sacred flame.

4 Kinsman of the King divine,
greatest of the prophet's line,
blest forerunner of the Lord,
who his praises can record?

5 Mighty preacher, by whose word
souls to penitence were stirred
those who long in sin had strayed
then the call divine obeyed.

6 Make us, Lord, like him to be
fearless witnesses for thee;
faithful unto death be found,
and at last by thee be crowned.

Source: Common Praise (1998) #270

Author: William Edgar Enman

Born: April 18, 1869, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Died: July 22, 1950, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.… Go to person page >

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First Line: Lamb of God, to Thee we raise
Title: Lamb of God, to Thee We Raise
Author: William Edgar Enman (1908)
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Copyright: Public Domain

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