Lutheran Service Book ‎#916

916. Only-Begotten Word of God Eternal

1 Only-begotten, Word of God eternal,
Lord of creation, merciful and mighty:
Hear us, Your servants, as our tuneful voices
Rise in Your presence.

2 Holy this temple where our Lord is dwelling;
This is none other than the gate of heaven.
Ever Your children, year by year rejoicing,
Chant in Your temple.

3 Hear us, O Father, as we throng Your temple.
By Your past blessings, by Your present bounty,
Smile on Your children, and in grace and mercy
Hear our petition.

4 God in three persons, Father everlasting,
Son co-eternal, ever blessed Spirit:
To You be praises, thanks, and adoration,
Glory forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Only-begotten Word of God eternal
• Title: Only-Begotten Word of God Eternal
• Translator: Maxwell J. Blacker, 1822-88 (alt. )
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  1 Kings 8:27-30
  ;
  Psalm 20:1-5
• Topic: Beginning of Service; House of God
• Source: Latin, c. 9th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: ISTE CONFESSOR
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Key: d minor
• Source: Antiphoner, Poitiers, 1746; New English Hymnal, 1986 (Setting)