Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#403

403. 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 Jesus is the Ground of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death;
All that 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 doth teach
How man the blessed goal may reach.

4 Be of good cheer, for God's own Son
Forgives all sins which thou hast done;
And, justified by Jesus' blood,
Thy Baptism grants the highest good.

5 If thou be sick, if death draw near,
This truth thy troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves my soul from death;
That is the firmest ground of faith.

6 Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, 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
• German Title: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt
• Translator: A. Crull, 1845-1923 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Triune God
• Source: L. Bollhagen, Heileges Lippen..Gesangbuch, Stettin, c. 1778

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: G. J. Elvey, 1816-93
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major