O Heavenly Word of God on High

O heavenly Word of God on high,
Whose love has brought salvation nigh,
And from the Father’s heart didst come
To save a race by sin undone.
Our minds enlighten from above,
And kindle with the fire of love,
That as we hear thy gospel read,
All sinful thoughts may flee in dread.
So, when thou comest at the last,
And earth’s long history is past,
May we be set at thy right hand,
And with thine own in glory stand.
Grant thou thy gifts of grace below,
In heaven an endless joy bestow,
Who art our sole and sovereign Lord,
The saving judge, and saints' reward.
All praise, eternal Son, to thee,
Whose advent sets thy people free,
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Spirit blest, for evermore. Amen.