583. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

God's Word is our great heritage,
And shall be ours forever;
To spread its light from age to age
Shall be our chief endeavor.
Through life it guides our way;
In death it is our stay.
Lord, grant, while worlds endure,
We keep its teachings pure,
Throughout all generations.

Text Information
First Line: God's Word is our great heritage
Title: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
Danish Title: Guds Ord det er vort Arvegods
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872
Translator: O. G. Belsheim, 1861-1925
Meter: 87 87 66 667
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: Benediction
Tune Information
Name: EIN FESTE BURG
Composer: M. Luther, 1483-1546
Harmonizer: L. M. Lindeman, 1812-87
Meter: 87 87 66 667
Key: C Major



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