The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#226

226. God in Human Flesh Appearing

1 God, in human flesh appearing,
Took the children to His breast,
Lambs with His green pastures cheering,
Fitting for His heav'nly rest;
This is gentleness unbounded,
This is lowliness of heart;
All are by His love surrounded,
None are ever bid depart.

2 Lord, I bless Thy mercy endless,
For Thy pleasure is to bless;
Me, too, when my soul was friendless,
Thou didst to Thy bosom press:
For I, too, to Thee was given,
In the pure baptismal wave,
Thou hast made me heir of heaven,
Who hast died my soul to save.

3 Feeble is the love of mother,
Father's blessings are as naught,
When compared, my King and Brother,
With the wonders Thou hast wrought;
Thus it pleased Thy heavenly meekness;
Pleasing also be my praise,
Till my songs of earthly weakness
Burst into celestial lays.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God, in human flesh appearing
• Title: God in Human Flesh Appearing
• Author: Philipp Friedrich Hiller (1762)
• Translator: Matthias Loy
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:13
  ;
  Mark 10:16
• Topic: The Means of Grace: Baptism; Sunday after New Year; Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS ÄR MIN VÄN DEN BÄSTE
• Composer: Gustaf Düben (1674)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: G Major