Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#222

222. O Saviour of our race

1 O Saviour of our race,
Welcome indeed Thou art,
Blessed Redeemer, Fount of grace,
To this my longing heart!

2 Light of the world, abide
Through faith within my heart;
Leave me to seek no other guide,
Nor e’er from Thee depart.

3 Thou art the Life, O Lord!
Sole Light of life Thou art!
Let not Thy glorious rays be poured
In vain on my dark heart.

4 Star of the East, arise!
Drive all my clouds away;
Guide me, till earth’s dim twilight dies
Into the perfect day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Saviour of our race
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Author: Laurentius Laurenti (1700)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: First Advent; Christ: Day-star; Christ: Delight in; Christ: Our Guide; Christ: Joy of believers in; Christ: The Life; Christ: Light; Christ: Redeemer; Christ: Savior; Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: VENICE
• Meter: S. M.