This Christmas hymn was written by Martin Luther, the father of the reformation. It comes from “The Hymns of Martin Luther” surprisingly enough.<\/p>\n
From the Ambrosian Christmas Hymn, “Veni, Redemptor, Gentium.”
\nMelody derived from the Ambrosian original, 1525.
\nHarmony from “The Choral Book for England,” by WM. STERNDALE BENNETT and OTTO GOLDSCHMIDT, 1865.<\/p>\n
Saviour of the heathen, known
\nAs the promised virgin’s Son;
\nCome thou wonder of the earth,
\nGod ordained thee such a birth.<\/p>\n
Not of flesh and blood the son,
\nOffspring of the Holy One,
\nBorn of Mary ever-blest,
\nGod in flesh is manifest.<\/p>\n
Cherished is the Holy Child
\nBy the mother undefiled;
\nIn the virgin, full of grace,
\nGod has made his dwelling-place.<\/p>\n
Lo! he comes! the Lord of all
\nLeaves his bright and royal hall;
\nGod and man, with giant force,
\nHastening to run his course.<\/p>\n
To the Father whence he came
\nHe returns with brighter fame;
\nDown to hell he goes alone,
\nThen ascends to God’s high throne.<\/p>\n
Thou, the Father’s equal, win
\nVictory in the flesh o’er sin;
\nSo shall man, though weak and frail;
\nBy the indwelling God prevail.<\/p>\n
On thy lowly manger night
\nSheds a pure unwonted light;
\nDarkness must not enter here,
\nFaith abides in sunshine clear.<\/p>\n
Praise be to the Father done,
\nPraise be to the only Son,
\nPraises to the Spirit be,
\nNow and to eternity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This Christmas hymn was written by Martin Luther, the father of the reformation. It comes from “The Hymns of Martin Luther” surprisingly enough. From the Ambrosian Christmas Hymn, “Veni, Redemptor, Gentium.” Melody derived from the Ambrosian original, 1525. Harmony from “The Choral Book for England,” by WM. STERNDALE BENNETT and OTTO GOLDSCHMIDT, 1865. Saviour of… <\/p>\n