The Church Hymnal ‎#63

63. The ancient law departs

1 The ancient law departs
And all its terrors cease;
For Jesus makes with faithful hearts
A covenant of peace.

2 The Light of Light divine,
True Brightness undefiled,
He bears for us the shame of sin,
A holy, spotless Child.

3 To-day the Name is Thine,
At which we bend the knee;
They called Thee Jesus, Child divine!
Our Jesus deign to be.

Text Information

• First Line: The ancient law departs
• Author: Bernault
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Christian Year: Circumcision
• Source: Tr. Compilers Hys. A&M
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MICHAEL
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Daye's Psalter
• Notes: Public Domain.