646. To the Name That Brings Salvation

1 To the name that brings salvation
Let the nations bow the head;
Let them kneel in adoration
When this name of names is said;
Let them pray for restoration
Of all things in Christ the head.

2 He through every generation
Rules in endless majesty;
May the kings of every nation
Now foreswear their enmity,
And with humble veneration
In the love of God agree.

3 Lord, we pray for upright rulers:
Guard them surely in their need
From the vanity of power
And the emptiness of greed;
Let them see the truth of lowness,
And on justice let them feed.

Text Information
First Line: To the name that brings salvation
Title: To the Name That Brings Salvation
Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Christan Life: Love of Country
Source: Late 15th century
Tune Information
Name: ST. LEONARD
Composer: Johann Cristoph Bach (1642-1703)
Meter: 8.7..8.7.7.7.
Incipit: 32125 12765 67112
Key: F Major or modal



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