219. Our God so loved the world that He

1 OUR God so loved the world that He
Gave His own Son, and did decree
That all who would in Him believe
Should everlasting life receive.

2 Christ Jesus is the ground of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death;
All that confide in Him alone
Are built on this chief Corner-stone.

3 God would not have the sinner die,
His Son with saving grace is nigh,
His Spirit in the Word doth teach
How man the blessèd goal may reach.

4 Be of good cheer, for God's own Son
Forgives all sins which thou hast done;
Thou'rt justified by Jesus' blood,
Thy baptism grants the highest good.

5 If thou be sick, if death draw near,
This truth thy troubled heart can cheer;
Christ Jesus saves my soul from death,
That is the firmest ground of faith.

6 Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise now and eternally!

Text Information
First Line: Our God so loved the world that He
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1893
Topic: Faith and Justification
Notes: A. Crull, Tr.; German: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt - Dr. J. Olearius, 1671
Tune Information
(No tune information)



Suggestions or corrections? Contact us