137 God's word is our great heritage
1 God's word is our great heritage,
And shall be ours for ever;
To spread its light from age to age
Shall be our chief endeavor;
Through life it guides our way,
In death it is our stay;
Lord, grant, while worlds endure,
We keep its teachings pure,
Throughout all generations.
Text Information
- Author
- N. F. S. Grundtvig, 1817
- Translator
- O. G. Belsheim, 1909
Tune Information
- Name
- Ein feste Burg
- Meter
- 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7.
- Source
- Martin Luther, 1529