Lamb of God, to Thee We Raise

Verse 1

Lamb of God, to thee we raise hymns of holy love and praise for the saint and prophet born to be herald of the morn.

Verse 2

Like the morning star he rose, thine appearing to disclose; like an ensign lifted high, he declared thy kingdom nigh.

Verse 3

Filled with grace and sanctity from his blest nativity, he, the new Elias, came bearing zeal's most sacred flame.

Verse 4

Kinsman of the King divine, greatest of the prophet's line, blest forerunner of the Lord, who his praises can record?

Verse 5

Mighty preacher, by whose word souls to penitence were stirred those who long in sin had strayed then the call divine obeyed.

Verse 6

Make us, Lord, like him to be fearless witnesses for thee; faithful unto death be found, and at last by thee be crowned.