Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig; C. Doving Hymnal: Concordia #242 (1918) Hymnal Title: Concordia First Line: Love, the fount of light from heaven Lyrics: 1 Love, the fount of light from heaven,
Is the root and source of life;
There-fore God’s decrees are given
With His loving-kindness rife,
As our Savior God declareth,
And the Spirit witness beareth,
As we in God’s peace do prove,
God is light and God is love.
2 Love doth crown the life eternal,
Love the brightness is of light,
There-fore on His throne supernal
Jesus sits in glory bright;
He, the light and life of heaven,
Who Himself for us hath given,
Still abides and reigns above
In His Father’s boundless love.
3 Love, alone the law fulfilling,
Is the bond of perfectness,
Love, who came a victim willing,
Paid our debt and brought us peace;
Therefore love and peace in union
Ever grow in sweet communion,
And thro' love we may abide
One with Him who for us died. Topics: Closing and Evening Hymns Closing; Aspiration and Hope Languages: English Tune Title: KJAERLIGHED ER LYSETS KILDE
Love, the Fount of Light