We Have a Sure Prophetic Word - #290 - Cronenwett

  Norma A. Boeckler
Cronenwett also wrote Invited Lord by Boundless Grace

"We Have a Sure Prophetic Word"
By Emanuel Cronenwett, 1841-1931

Tune - Wo Gott zum Haus - linked here.

1. We have a sure prophetic Word
By inspiration of the Lord;
And though assailed on every hand,
Jehovah's Word shall ever stand.

2. By powers of empire banned and burned,
By pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands the Christian's trust
While haughty empires lie in dust.

3. Lo, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.

4. Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure,
The teachings of the Word endure.
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word;
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.

Hymn #290
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: 2 Peter 1: 19
Author: Emanuel Cronenwett, 1880
Tune: "Wo Gott zum Haus"
1st Published in: Geistliche Lieder
Town: Wittenberg, 1535

Emanuel Cronenwett