Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#158

158. The Ancient Law Departs

1 The ancient Law departs,
And all its fears remove,
For Jesus makes with faithful hearts
A covenant of love.

2 The Light of Light Divine,
True brightness undefiled,
He bears for us the pain of sin
A holy, spotless Child.

3 His infant body now
Begins the cross to feel:
Those precious drops of blood that flow
For death the Victim seal.

4 Today the name is Thine
At which we bend the knee.
They call Thee Jesus, Child Divine;
Our Jesus deign to be.

5 All praise, eternal Son,
For Thy redeeming love,
With Father, Spirit, ever One
In glorious might above.

Text Information

• First Line: The ancient Law departs
• Title: The Ancient Law Departs
• Latin Title: Debilis cessant elemnta legis
• Author: S. Besnault, d. 1724
• Meter: S M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Leviticus 12:6-8
• Topic: Circumcision and Name of Jesus
• Source: Tr. composite, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: POTSDAM
• Composer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1704 (adapt.)
• Meter: S M
• Key: E♭ Major