Scripture Verse

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

Introduction

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Ludvig M. Lindeman
1812–1887

Words: Based on a hymn by The­o­dor V. Old­en­burg, 1840 (Dybe, stille, stærke, milde).

Music: Herre, Jeg Har Handlet Ille Lud­vig M. Lin­de­man, 1871 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pic­ture of Old­en­burg (head-and-shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), would you ?

Lyrics

God’s eternal Word is spoken,
Piercing mists, around, above;
Of eternal might the token,
Emblem of eternal Love;
Out of darkness, world enthralling,
Into Light, O hear its calling.

Word of God, O Word eternal,
May we hear Thy living voice,
Learn the power of Love supernal,
Learn obedience, and rejoice;
God’s commands forever heeding,
Follow where His love is leading.