The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#283

283. 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 worlds endure,
We keep its teachings pure,
Throughout all generations.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God's Word is our great heritage
• Title: God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
• Danish Title: Guds Ord det er vort Arvegods
• Translator: Ole G. Belsheim (1909)
• Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig (1817)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16:6
• Topic: The Word: Law and Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: REUTER
• Composer: Fritz Reuter (1916)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
• Key: E♭ Major