Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#257

257. God's word is our great heritage

God's Word is our great heritage,
And shall be ours forever;
To spread its light from age to age
Be this our chief endeavor;
Through life it guides our way,
In death it is our stay;
Lord, grant, while time shall last,
Thy Church may hold it fast
Throughout all generations.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God's word is our great heritage
• Translator: Ole G. Belsheim, 1861 - 1925
• Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783 - 1872
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: EIN' FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 6 6, 6 6 7.
• Key: D Major