The Hymnal 1982 54
Savior of the nations, come
- Tune
- nun komm, der heiden heiland
- Author(s)
- Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; William M. Reynolds, 1812-1876; James Waring McCrady, b. 1938
- Composer(s)
- Melchior vulpius, 1560?-1616
- Meter
- 7.7.7.7
- Tune Source(s)
- Erfurt Enchiridia, 1524 (melody)
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1 Savior of the nations, come! Virgin's Son, make here your home. Marvel now, both heaven and earth, that the Lord chose such a birth.
2 Wondrous birth! Oh, wondrous child Of the Virgin undefiled! Mighty God and Mary's son, eager now his race to run!
[Verses 3 and 4 protected by copyright]