Lutheran Service Book ‎#402

402. The Only Son from Heaven

1 The only Son from heaven,
Foretold by ancient seers,
By God the Father given,
In human form appears.
No sphere His light confining,
No star so brightly shining
As He, our Morning Star.

2 O time of God appointed,
O bright and holy morn!
He comes, the King anointed,
The Christ, the virgin-born,
Grim death to vanquish for us,
To open heav'n before us
And bring us life again.

3 O Lord, our hearts awaken
To know and love You more,
In faith to stand unshaken,
In spirit to adore,
That we, through this world moving,
Each glimpse of heaven proving,
May reap its fullness there.

4 O Father, here before You
With God the Holy Ghost
And Jesus, we adore You,
O pride of angel host:
Before You mortals lowly
Cry, "Holy, holy, holy,
O blessed Trinity!"

Text Information

• First Line: The only Son from heaven
• Title: The Only Son from Heaven
• Author (sts. 1-3): Elisabeth Cruciger, c. 1500-35
• Translator (sts. 1-3): Arthur T. Russell, 1806-74 (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76 776
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Galatians 4:4-5
• Source: Lutheran Book of Worship

Tune Information

• Name: HERR CHRIST, DER EINIG GOTTS SOHN
• Arranger: Joseph Herl, b. 1959
• Meter: 76 76 776
• Incipit: 11321 76342 32113
• Key: F Major
• Source: Eyn Enchiridion oder Handbüchlein, Erfurt, 1524