
Author: Heinrich Held, 1620-59; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #352 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7 First Line: Let the earth now praise the Lord, Lyrics: 1 Let the earth now praise the Lord,
Who has truly kept His word
And at last to us did send
Christ, the sinner's help and friend.
2 What the fathers most desired,
What the prophets' heart inspired,
What they longed for many a year,
Stands fulfilled in glory here.
3 Abram's promised great reward,
Zion's helper, Jacob's Lord--
Him of twofold race behold--
Truly came, as long foretold.
4 As Your coming was in peace,
Quiet, full of gentleness,
Let the same mind dwell in me
Which is Yours eternally.
5 Bruise for me the serpent's head
That, set free from doubt and dread,
I may cling to You in faith,
Safely kept through life and death.
6 Then when You will come again
As the glorious king to reign,
I with joy will see Your face,
Freely ransomed by Your grace. Scripture: Acts 3:24-26 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord