Christian Worship (1993) ‎#391

391. God Loved the World So that He Gave

1 God loved the world so that he gave
His only Son the lost to save
That all who would in him believe
Should everlasting life receive.

2 Christ is the solid rock of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death.
All who confide in him alone
Are built on this chief cornerstone.

3 God would not have the sinner die--
His Son with saving grace is nigh.
His Spirit in the Word does teach
How we the blessed goal may reach.

4 Be of good cheer, for God's own Son
Forgives the sins that you have done.
You're justified by Jesus' blood;
Baptized, you are a child of God.

5 When you are sick, when death draws near,
This truth your troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves my soul from death--
This is the anchor of my faith!

6 Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To you, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise now and eternally!

Text Information

• First Line: God loved the world so that he gave
• Title: God Loved the World So that He Gave
• Translator: August Crull, 1845-1923 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Justification
• Source: Heilges Lippen...Gesangbuch, Stettin, c. 1778

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: George J. Elvey, 1816-93
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major