Concordia ‎#242

242. Love, the Fount of Light

1 Love, the fount of light from heaven,
Is the root and source of life;
There-fore God’s decrees are given
With His loving-kindness rife,
As our Savior God declareth,
And the Spirit witness beareth,
As we in God’s peace do prove,
God is light and God is love.

2 Love doth crown the life eternal,
Love the brightness is of light,
There-fore on His throne supernal
Jesus sits in glory bright;
He, the light and life of heaven,
Who Himself for us hath given,
Still abides and reigns above
In His Father’s boundless love.

3 Love, alone the law fulfilling,
Is the bond of perfectness,
Love, who came a victim willing,
Paid our debt and brought us peace;
Therefore love and peace in union
Ever grow in sweet communion,
And thro' love we may abide
One with Him who for us died.

Text Information

• First Line: Love, the fount of light from heaven
• Title: Love, the Fount of Light
• Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig (1853)
• Translator: C. Doving (1909)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Closing and Evening Hymns: Closing; Aspiration and Hope
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: KJAERLIGHED ER LYSETS KILDE
• Composer: Ludv. M. Lindeman, 1812-87
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.