about
words Ambrose, 4th., and Martin Luther, 1523; tr. Calvin Seerveld, 1984
music Enchiridia, Erfurt, 1524;
arr. Bruce Benedict, 2009 Cardiphonia Music
arr. Sarah Partain, 2020
lyrics
Savior of the nations, come;
Show yourself, the virgin’s Son.
Marvel, heaven, wonder, earth,
That our God chose such a birth.
Not by human power or seed
Did the woman’s womb conceive;
Only by the Spirit’s breath
Was the Word of God made flesh.
Christ laid down his majesty,
Passed through dark Gethsemane.
Though he left his Father’s home,
Christ now sits on God’s own throne.
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
Christ in glory intercede
For your creature’s suffering need.
Let your resurrecting power
Soon complete the victory hour.
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
Praise to you, O Lord, we sing.
Praise to Christ, our newborn King!
With the Father, Spirit, one,
Let your lasting kingdom come.
(Hallelujah, Hallelujah)
credits
from
Sing We Noel,
released December 21, 2020
Ellen Christenberry-Viola; Bethany Epple-Background Vocals; Wesley Lackey-Violin; Phil Lofton-Percussion; Angellyn Norris-Piano; Nathan Partain-Acoustic Guitar; Sarah Partain-Lead Vocals; Brett Sempsrott-Drums; Kylie Sempsrott-Background Vocals; Chris Weller-bass
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