O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth, unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky,
we praise Thee for the radiance
that from the hallowed page,
a lantern to our footsteps,
shines on from age to age.
2. The church from her dear Master
received the gift divine,
and still that light she lifteth
o'er all the earth to shine.
It is the golden casket,
where gems of truth are stored;
it is the heav'n-drawn picture
Of Christ, the living Word.
3. It floateth like a banner
before God's host unfurled;
it shineth like a beacon
above the darkling world.
It is the chart and compass
that o'er life's surging sea,
'mid mists and rocks and quicksands,
still guides, O Christ, to Thee.
4. O make Thy Church, dear Savior,
a lamp of burnished gold,
to bear before the nations
Thy true light as of old.
O teach Thy wand'ring pilgrims
by this, their path to trace,
'til, clouds and darkness ended,
they see Thee face to face.
The hymn "O Word of God Incarnate" was written by William W. How in 1867. How was an Anglican clergyman and hymn writer, known for his contributions to English hymnody.
The hymn is a powerful reflection on the role of Scripture in the life of the Church and the believer. The lyrics focus on the Word of God as revealed in Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of the Bible as the guide for Christian life and faith. The hymn also calls for reverence for Scripture and acknowledges its divine inspiration.
William W. How was inspired by the growing need for the church to recognize and appreciate the Bible as God's revelation, especially during a time when biblical scholarship was becoming more prominent. "O Word of God Incarnate" reflects a deep respect for the Scriptures as the authoritative guide for faith and practice, and it has been widely used in worship services to honor the Bible's role in guiding the Christian life.
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