509. God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

God's word is our great heritage
and shall be ours forever;
to spread its light from age to age
shall be our chief endeavor.
Through life it guides our way;
in death it is our stay.
Lord, grant while time shall last
your church may hold it fast
throughout all generations.

Text Information
First Line: God's word is our great heritage
Title: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872
Translator: Ole G. Belsheim, 1861-1925 (alt.)
Meter: 8 7 8 7 6 6 6 6 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Word of God
Tune Information
Name: EIN FESTE BURG
Composer: Martin Luther, 1485-1546
Meter: 8 7 8 7 6 6 6 6 7
Key: D Major



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