Author: The Venerable Bede 673-735; J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: John 5:38 Lyrics: 1 The great forerunner of the morn,
the herald of the Word, is born;
and faithful hearts shall never fail
with thanks and praise his light to hail.
2 With heavenly message Gabriel came,
that John should be that herald's name,
and with prophetic utterance told
his actions great and manifold.
3 His mighty deeds exalt his fame
to greater than a prophet's name.
Of woman-born shall never be
a greater prophet than was he.
4 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
praise, honour, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally. Topics: Saints St. John the Baptist Used With Tune: THE TRUTH FROM ABOVE
The great forerunner of the morn