
Author: Adam Drese, 1620-1701; John Swertner, 1746-1813; Johann A. Freylinghausen, 1670-1739; John Gambold, 1711-1771 Hymnal: HLMC1969 #187 (1969) First Line: O Eternal Word Lyrics: 1 O Eternal Word,
Jesus Christ, our Lord!
While the hosts of heaven adore Thee,
We with awe fall down before Thee,
And with rapture raise
Songs of love and praise.
2 God and man indeed,
Comfort in all need,
Thou becam’st a Man of sorrows,
To gain life eternal for us
By Thy precious blood,
Jesus, man and God.
3 Jesus, who with Thee
Can compared be?
Source of rest and consolation,
Life, and light, and full salvation;
Son of God, with Thee
None compared can be.
4 By Thy Spirit’s light
Me instruct aright,
That I watch and pray with fervor,
Trusting Thee, my soul’s Preserver;
Love unfeigned, O Lord,
Unto me afford. Topics: God the Son His Deity Languages: English Tune Title: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
O Eternal Word, Jesus Christ, Our Lord