Lutheran Worship ‎#340

340. We Have a Sure Prophetic Word

1 We have a sure prophetic Word
By inspiration of the Lord;
And though assailed on ev'ry hand,
Jehovah's Word shall ever stand.

2 By pow'rs of empire banned and burned,
By pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands, the Christian's trust,
While haughty empires lie in dust.

3 See, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.

4 Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure
The teachings of the Word endure.
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word;
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: We have a sure prophetic Word
• Title: We Have a Sure Prophetic Word
• Author: Emanuel Cronenwett, 1841-1931
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: The Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: WO GOTT SUM HAUS
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: J. Klug, Geistliche Lieder, 1533
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.