Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#176

176. The ancient Law departs

1 The ancient Law departs,
And all its terrors cease;
For Jesus makes with faithful hearts
A covenant of peace.

2 The Light of light divine,
True brightness undefiled,
He bears for us the shame of sin,
A holy, spotless Child.

3 His infant body now
Begins our pain 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
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Circumcision of Christ

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