Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#45

45. O Saviour of our race

1 O Saviour of our race,
Welcome, indeed, Thou art,
Blessèd Redeemer, Fount of grace,
To this my longing heart!

2 Light of the world, abide
Through faith within my heart;
Leave me to seek no other guide,
Nor e’er from Thee depart.

3 Thou art the Life, O Lord,
Sole Light of life Thou art!
Let not Thy glorious rays be poured
In vain on my dark heart.

4 Star of the East, arise!
Drive all my clouds away;
Guide me, till earth’s dim twilight dies
Into the perfect day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Saviour of our race
• Author: Laurentius Laurenti (1700)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855. a)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany

Tune Information

• Name: VENICE
• Composer: William Amps (1853)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: E♭ Major