343. Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come;
Virgin's Son, make here your home.
Marvel now, both heav'n and earth,
That the Lord chose such a birth.

2 Not by human flesh and blood,
By the Spirit of our God
Was the Word of God made flesh,
Mary's offspring, pure and fresh.

3 You, the Father's only Son,
Have o'er sin the vict'ry won.
Boundless shall your kingdom be;
When shall we its glories see?

4 Brightly does your manger shine;
Glorious is its light divine.
Let not sin o'er cloud this light;
Ever be our faith thus bright.

Text Information
First Line: Savior of the nations, come
Title: Savior of the Nations, Come
Author (attributed to): Ambrose of Milan, c. 340-397
Paraphraser: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: William M. Reynolds, 1812-1876 (alt.)
Meter: 77 77
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Topic: Advent
Tune Information
Name: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
Harmonizer: Seth Calvisius, 1556-1615
Meter: 77 77
Key: e minor or modal
Source: Melody based on Veni, Redemptor gentium; Enchiridion, Erfurt, 1524



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