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