Hymns of the Lutheran Church

2 Savior of the Nations, Come

1 Savior of the nations, come; Virgin's Son, make here your home. Marvel now, O heav'n and earth, That the Lord chose such a birth. 2 Not by human flesh and blood, By the Spirit of our God Was the Word of God made flesh, Woman's offspring, pure and fresh. 3 Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child Of the virgin undefiled, Though by all the world disowned, Yet to be in heav'n enthroned! 4 From the Father's throne he came And ascended to the same, Captive leading death and hell— High the song of triumph swell! 5 Praise to God the Father sing, Praise to God the Son, our King, Praise to God the Spirit be Ever and eternally.

Text Information

Author
Ambrose, 340-97, attr.; German version, Martin Luther, 1483-1546, abr.
Translator
William M. Reynolds, 1812-76, alt.

Tune Information

Name
NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
Meter
77 77
Source
Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524