The Hymnal ‎#88b

88b. The ancient law departs

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

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

Today the Name is thine,
At which we bend the knee;
They call the Jesus, Child divine!
Our Jesus deign to be.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The ancient law departs
• Author: Abbé Sebastien Besnault (1736)
• Meter: S.M.
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Circumcision
• Source: Tr. Compilers of Hymns Ancient & Modern

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Composer: Johann B. König (1738)
• Arranger: William H. Havergal (1840)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: E♭ Major