The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#282

282. Christians, Come, in Sweetest Measures

1 Christians, come, in sweetest measures
Sing of those who spread the treasures
In the holy Gospels shrined;
Blessed tidings of salvation,
Peace on earth their proclamation,
Love from God to lost mankind.

2 See the rivers four that gladden
With their streams the better Eden,
Planted by our Savior dear.
Christ the Fountain, these the waters,
Drink, O Zion’s sons and daughters;
Drink and find salvation here.

3 Here our souls, by Jesus sated,
More and more shall be translated
Earth’s temptations far above;
Freed from sin’s abhorred dominion,
Soaring on angelic pinion,
They shall reach the Source of love.

4 Then shall thanks and praise ascending
For Thy mercies without ending
Rise to Thee, O Savior blest.
With Thy gracious aid defend us,
Let Thy guiding light attend us,
Bring us to Thy place of rest.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christians, come, in sweetest measures
• Title: Christians, Come, in Sweetest Measures
• Latin Title: Iucundare, plebs fidelis
• Translator: Robert Campbell (1850, alt.)
• Author: Adam of St. Victor (c. 1150, cento)
• Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Genesis 2:10
• Topic: The Word: Law and Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN
• Composer: Johann B. König (1733)
• Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.
• Key: F Major