O Eternal word, Jesus Christ, our Lord

Verse 1

O Eternal Word, Jesus Christ, our Lord! While the hosts of heav'n adore you, we with awe fall down before you, and with rapture raise songs of love and praise.

Verse 2

God and man indeed, comfort in all need, you became a Man of sorrows, to gain life eternal for us by your precious blood, Jesus, man and God.

Verse 3

Holy is your name! Who can make this claim? Source of rest and consolation, life, and light, and full salvation; Son of God your name, none can make this claim.

Verse 4

By your Spirit’s light teach me, Lord, aright, that I watch and pray with fervor, trusting you, my soul’s preserver; love unfeigned, O Lord, unto me afford.