The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#167

167. The only Son from heaven

1 The only Son from heaven,
Foretold by ancient seers,
By God, the Father, given,
In human form appears;
No sphere His light confining,
No star so brightly shining
As He, our Morning Star.

2 O time of God appointed,
O bright and holy morn!
He comes, the King anointed,
The Christ, the virgin-born;
His home on earth He maketh,
And man of heaven partaketh,
Of life again an heir.

3 O Lord, our hearts awaken,
To know and love Thee more,
In faith to stand unshaken,
In Spirit to adore,
That we still heavenward hasting,
Yet here Thy joy foretasting
May reap its fulness there.

Text Information

• First Line: The only Son from heaven
• Author: Elizabeth Cruciger
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 7, 6.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year : Third Sunday in Advent

Tune Information

• Name: [The only Son from heaven]
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 7, 6.
• Key: G Major
• Source: German, 1524