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

Invited, Lord, by Boundless Grace - #308 - Cronenwett

Emanuel Cronenwett translated many German hymns into English and also wrote "We Have a Sure Prophetic Word."

"Invited, Lord, by Boundless Grace"
By Emanuel Cronenwett, 1841-1931

Tune - Das walt' Gott Vater - linked here

1. Invited, Lord, by boundless grace,
I stand a guest before Thy face;
As Host Thou spreadst no common food:
Here is Thy body and Thy blood.

2. How holy is this Sacrament
Where pardon, peace, and life are spent!
This bread and cup my lips have pressed;
Thou blessedst, and my soul is blessed.

3. Now lettest Thou Thy guest depart
With full assurance in his heart.
For such communion, Lord, with Thee
A new life may my offering be.

4. When Thou shalt in Thy glory come
To gather all Thy people home,
Then let me, as Thy heavenly guest,
In anthems praise Thee with the blest.

Hymn #308
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: 1 Cor. 11: 26
Author: Emanuel Cronenwett, 1880
Composer: Daniel Vetter, 1713
Tune: "Das walt' Gott Vater"