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852. Only-begotten, Word of God Eternal

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1 Only begotten, Word of God eternal,
Lord of creation, merciful and mighty,
Hear now your servants, when their tuneful voices
Rise to your presence.

2 Holy this temple where our Lord is dwelling,
This is none other than the gate of heaven;
Strangers and pilgrims, seeking homes eternal,
Pass through its portals.

3 Lord, we beseech you, as we throng your temple,
By your past blessings, by your present bounty,
Smile on your children, and with tender mercy
Hear our petitions.

4 God in Three Persons, Father everliving,
Son coeternal, ever blessed Spirit,
Yours be the glory, praise and adoration,
Now and for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: Only-begotten, Word of God eternal
• Title: Only-begotten, Word of God Eternal
• Latin Title: Christe cunctorum dominator alme
• Translator: Maxwell J. Blacker, 1822-1888
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  1 Kings 8:30-39
  ;
  2 Chronicles 6:21
  ;
  Psalm 118:19-20
• Topic: Blessing; Dedication of a Church; Forgiveness; Gathering; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Majesty and Power; Mercy; Petition; Pilgrimage; Presence of God; Reconciliation; Repentance
• Source: Latin, 9th C.

Tune Information

• Name: ISTE CONFESSOR
• Harmonizer: Carl Schalk, b. 1929
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Key: d minor or modal
• Source: Rouen church melody
• Copyright: Harm. © 1969, Concordia Publishing House