Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#478

478. Sing, my tongue, the Savior's battle

1 Sing, my tongue, the Saviour's battle,
Tell His triumph far and wide;
Tell aloud the wondrous story
Of His Body crucified;
How upon the cross a victim,
Vanquishing in death, He died.

2 Lo, with gall His thirst He quenches,
See the thorns upon His brow;
Nails His tender flesh are rending;
See, His side is piercèd now;
Whence, to cleanse the whole creation,
Streams of blood and water flow.

3 Christ, to Thee with God the Father,
And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving,
And unwearied praises be;
Honor, glory and dominion,
And eternal victory.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing, my tongue, the Savior's battle
• Author: Fortunatus Venantius (ca. 570)
• Translator: Edward Caswell (1849)
• Meter: No. 19
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart, Mus. Doc. (1867)
• Meter: No. 19
• Key: C Major