Common Praise (1998) ‎#270

270. Lamb of God, to Thee We Raise

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Lamb of God, to thee we raise
• Title: Lamb of God, to Thee We Raise
• Author: William Edgar Enman (1869-1950)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 3:1-12
  ;
  Matthew 11:2-11
  ;
  Matthew 21:23-32
  ;
  Mark 1:1-8
  ;
  Luke 1:68-79
  ;
  Luke 3:1-18
  ;
  Luke 7:18-35
  ;
  John 1:29-42
  ;
  John 3:22-36
• Topic: John the Baptist

Tune Information

• Name: LÜBECK
• Adapter and Harmonizer: William Henry Havergal (1793-1870) (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: C Major
• Source: Geistreiches Gesangbuch, 1704