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About this Hymn
We learned of the text of this early medieval Latin carol from a friend. The musical riches of church history, from which we can draw, never cease to amaze us! Kristyn slightly altered the beautiful translation of Gilbert E. Doan Jr., with the aim of shaping the song into more of a missional prayer that emphasizes Christ's return. The new tune is dedicated to the memory of our friend Chip Stam (1953–2011).
Lyrics
Verse 1
O Savior of our fallen race, O Brightness of the Father's face; O Son who shared the Father's might before the world knew day or night. O Jesus, very Light of Light, our constant star in sin's deep night: now hear the prayers your people pray throughout the world this holy day.
Verse 2
Remind us, Lord of life and grace, how once, to save our fallen race, you put our human vesture on and came to us as Mary's son. Today, as year by year its light brings to our world a promise bright, one precious truth outshines the sun: salvation comes from you alone.
Verse 3
For from the Father's throne you came, his banished children to reclaim; and earth and sea and sky revere the love of him who sent you here. And we are jubilant today, for you have washed our guilt away. Oh, hear the glad new song we sing on this, the birth of Christ our King!
Verse 4
O Savior of our fallen race, the world will see your radiant face, for you who came to us before will come again and all restore. Let songs of praise your name adorn, O Christ, Redeemer, virgin-born, whom with the Father we adore and Holy Spirit evermore.
O Savior of our fallen race, O Brightness of the Father's face; O Son who shared the Father's might before the world knew day or night. O Jesus, very Light of Light, our constant star in sin's deep night: now hear the prayers your people pray throughout the world this holy day.
Verse 2
Remind us, Lord of life and grace, how once, to save our fallen race, you put our human vesture on and came to us as Mary's son. Today, as year by year its light brings to our world a promise bright, one precious truth outshines the sun: salvation comes from you alone.
Verse 3
For from the Father's throne you came, his banished children to reclaim; and earth and sea and sky revere the love of him who sent you here. And we are jubilant today, for you have washed our guilt away. Oh, hear the glad new song we sing on this, the birth of Christ our King!
Verse 4
O Savior of our fallen race, the world will see your radiant face, for you who came to us before will come again and all restore. Let songs of praise your name adorn, O Christ, Redeemer, virgin-born, whom with the Father we adore and Holy Spirit evermore.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Christe, redemptor omnium; tr. Gilbert E. Doan, adapt. Kristyn Getty © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (Augsburg Fortress / www.augsburgfortress.org)
Music: Keith Getty © 2011 Getty Music Publishing (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)
Music: Keith Getty © 2011 Getty Music Publishing (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)