American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#32

32. Precious Word From God In Heaven

1 Precious Word from God in heaven,
Full of blessedness to me,
All my trust to Thee is given,
And my springs all rise in Thee;
I in Thee find all I need,
That my soul to God can lead.

2 Gracious Spirit, Thou Who showest
In the Word the Father's heart,
And all needful help bestowest,
Light and sense to me impart,
That I may the riches see
Which God's Word here offers me.

3 In its solemn contemplation
From vain cares let me be free,
And in prayerful adoration,
Stay Thou all my thoughts on Thee,
That the world may not annoy
While I make Thy Word my joy.

4 What I read, help me to heed it;
What Thou sayest, let me do;
Strength to faith grant as I need it,
And remind me still anew
That the faith that counts above
Is e'er active here in love.

5 Let Thy grace sustain, protect me,
That my ways ne'er from Thee part;
Thy enlight'ning Word direct me;
Seal this treasure in my heart,
That my faith may steadfast prove,
Till I walk by sight above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Precious Word from God in heaven
• Title: Precious Word From God In Heaven
• Author: Benjamin Schmolk (1723)
• Translator: E. Cronenwett (1880)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word; Processionals and Recessionals: General

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7
• Key: C Major