One in Faith ‎#343

343. Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come;
Virgin's Son, make here your home.
Marvel now, both heav'n and earth,
That the Lord chose such a birth.

2 Not by human flesh and blood,
By the Spirit of our God
Was the Word of God made flesh,
Mary's offspring, pure and fresh.

3 You, the Father's only Son,
Have o'er sin the vict'ry won.
Boundless shall your kingdom be;
When shall we its glories see?

4 Brightly does your manger shine;
Glorious is its light divine.
Let not sin o'er cloud this light;
Ever be our faith thus bright.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior of the nations, come
• Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
• Author (attributed to): Ambrose of Milan, c. 340-397
• Paraphraser: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: William M. Reynolds, 1812-1876 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
• Harmonizer: Seth Calvisius, 1556-1615
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: Melody based on Veni, Redemptor gentium; Enchiridion, Erfurt, 1524