The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#14

14. Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come;
Virgin's Son, here make Your home.
Marvel now, O heaven and earth,
That the Lord chose such a birth.

2 From the Godhead forth You came,
And return unto the same,
Captive leading death and hell.
High the song of triumph swell!

3 You, the chosen Holy One,
Have ov'r sin the victory 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'ercloud this light;
Ever be our faith thus bright.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior of the nations, come
• Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
• Paraphraser: Martin Luther (1524)
• Translator: William Morton Reynolds, 1812-1876 (1850)
• Author (attr.): Ambrose of Milan
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-14

Tune Information

• Name: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: g minor
• Source: Based on plainsong melody; Eyn Enchiridion, Erfurt, 1524; Songs of Syon, 1910 (as in)