The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#215

215. Thy Sacred Word, O Lord, of Old

1 Thy sacred Word, O Lord, of old
Was veiled about and darkened,
And in its stead were legends told,
To which the people harkened;
thy Word, for which the faithful yearned,
The worldlings kept in hiding,
And into human fables turned
Thy truth, the all-abiding.

2 Now thanks and praise be to our Lord,
Who boundless grace bestoweth,
And daily through the sacred Word
His precious gifts forthshoweth.
His Word is come to light again,
A trusty lamp to guide us;
No strange and divers teachings then
Bewilder and divide us.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy sacred Word, O Lord, of old
• Title: Thy Sacred Word, O Lord, of Old
• Author: Olavus Petri, (1497-1552)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Minor Festivals; Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: O GUD! DITT RIKE INGEN SER
• Composer: Burkhard Waldis (1553)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: D Major