The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#436

436. God Loved Our Erring Mortal Race

1 God loved our erring mortal race,
And thro' His Son bestowed His grace,
That all who will in Him believe
May everlasting life receive.

2 Christ Jesus is the ground of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death;
All who confide in Him alone
Have built on this chief Cornerstone.

3 God would not have the sinner die;
His Son with saving grace is nigh
His Spirit in the Word doth teach
How man the blessèd goal may reach.

4 Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessèd Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God loved our erring mortal race
• Title: God Loved Our Erring Mortal Race
• Author: Johannes Olearius (1671)
• Translator: Prof. A. Crull
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  John 3:16
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Faith and Justification; Whitmonday; Doxologies
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: OLD HUNDRETH
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: The Genevan Psalter, 1551
• Notes: Now Public Domain.