224. The Only Son from Heaven

1 The only Son from heaven,
Foretold by ancient seers,
By God the Father given,
In human shape appears;
No sphere His light confining,
No star so brightly shining
As He, our Morning Star.

2 O time of God appointed,
O bright and holy morn!
He comes, the King anointed,
The Christ, the Virgin-born,
His home on earth He maketh,
And man of heav'n partaketh,
Of life again an heir.

3 O Lord, our hearts awaken
To know and love Thee more,
In faith to stand unshaken,
In Spirit to adore,
That we, still heav'nward hasting,
Yet here Thy joy foretasting,
May reap its fullness there.

Text Information
First Line: The only Son from heaven
Title: The Only Son from Heaven
German Title: Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn
Author: E. Cruciger, c. 1500-1535
Translator: A. T. Russell, 1806-74
Meter: 76 76 776
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Tune Information
Name: HERR CHRIST, DER EINIG GOTTS SOHN
Meter: 76 76 776
Key: F Major



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