Together in Song ‎#197

197. God’s Son came to bless us

1 God’s Son came to bless us,
from sin to release us,
as a servant lowly,
yet our God most holy,
bore the cross to save us,
hope and freedom gave us.

2 Still Christ comes within us,
still his voice would win us
from the sins that hurt us,
would to truth convert us;
from our folly spares us,
and his own declares us.

3 So, as you have known him,
be prepared to own him;
do not spurn him coldly,
but still trust him boldly;
for our Lord receives us,
heals us, and forgives us.

4 Christ, all grace possessing,
comes to us in blessing;
to his Supper leads us,
with himself he feeds us,
love and mercy showing,
peace on us bestowing.

5 Come then, O Lord Jesus,
from our bondage free us,
in your love enfold us,
in true faith uphold us.
Let us here confess you,
till in heaven we bless you.

Text Information

• First Line: God’s Son came to bless us
• Author (attributed to): Johann Roh, c. 1480-1547
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 66.66.66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:12-17
  ;
  Colossians 1:21-29
  ;
  John 6:37-51
  ;
  John 8:31-33
  ;
  John 8:34-38
  ;
  John 14:1-3
  ;
  John 14:6-10
  ;
  John 14:15-17
  ;
  John 16:7-11
  ;
  John 16:12-15
  ;
  Luke 12:8
  ;
  Mark 2:1-12
  ;
  Matthew 10:17-32
• Topic: Absolution; Assurance; Eucharist; Forgiveness; General Petition; Healing; Jesus Christ: Coming today; Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ: Redeemer; People of God; Personal Response to Jesus; Salvation
• Source: The Bohemian Brethren (1544)

Tune Information

• Name: GOTTES SOHN IST KOMMEN
• Meter: 66.66.66
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: 15th cent. as in M. Weisse's 'Ein New Gesengbuchlen;, 1531