Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal ‎#178

178. 'Twas by an order from the Lord

1 'Twas by an order from the Lord,
The ancient prophets spoke His word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire.

2 The works and wonders which they wrought
Confirmed the messages they brought:
The prophet's pen succeeds His breath,
To save the holy words from death.

3 Great God! mine eyes with pleasure look
Upon thy precious holy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read His name who died for me.

4 Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is Thy word, and must endure.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas by an order from the Lord
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880
• Topic: The Catechism: The Word
• Notes: Author from Index: 178

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