![]() This it intends to do following faithfully the teaching of previous councils. Since the Church is in Christ like a sacrament or as a sign and instrument both of a very closely knit union with God and of the unity of the whole human race, it desires now to unfold more fully to the faithful of the Church and to the whole world its own inner nature and universal mission. Because this is so, this Sacred Synod gathered together in the Holy Spirit eagerly desires, by proclaiming the Gospel to every creature,(1) to bring the light of Christ to all men, a light brightly visible on the countenance of the Church. This counsel I bequeath thee.[ AR - BE - CS - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - HU - LA - LV -ġ. Take heed lest men with base alloy The heavenly treasure should destroy. What I have done and taught, do thou To do and teach endeavor So shall my kingdom flourish now, And God be praised forever. He shall in trouble comfort thee, Teach thee to know and follow me, And to the truth conduct thee. Now to my Father I depart, From earth to heaven ascending Thence heavenly wisdom to impart, The Holy Spirit sending. My life from death the day shall win, My righteousness shall bear thy sin, So art thou blest forever. ![]() For he shall shed My precious blood, Me of My life bereaving All this I suffer for thy good Be steadfast and believing. To me He spake: cling fast to Me, Thou’lt win a triumph worthy I wholly give myself for thee I strive and wrestle for thee For I am thine, thou Mine also And where I am thou art. His mighty power He hidden bore, A servant’s form like mine He wore, To bind the devil captive. The Son delighted to obey, And born of virgin mother, Awhile on this low earth did stay That He might be my Brother. He spake to His beloved Son: ’Tis time to take compassion Then go, bright Jewel of My crown, And bring to man salvation From sin and sorrow set him free, Slay bitter death for him, that he May live with Thee forever. He turned to me a Father’s heart- Not small the cost-to heal my smart He have his best and dearest. God saw, in his eternal grace, My sorrow out of measure He thought upon his tenderness- To save was his good pleasure. Grief drove me to despair, and I Had nothing left me but to die, To hell I fast was sinking. My good works could avail me naught, For they with sin were stained Free-will against God’s judgment fought, And dead to good remained. Deeper and deeper still I fell, Life was become a living hell, So firmly sin possessed me. Fast bound in Satan’s chains I lay, Death brooded darkly o’er me Sin was my torment night and day, Therein my mother bore me. He spoke to His belovèd Son With infinite compassion: “Go hence, my heart’s most precious One, Be to the lost Salvation Death, his relentless tyrant, stay, And bear him from his sins away With Thee to live forever!” The Son came, saying: “Cling to Me, Thy sorrows now are ending Freely I give Myself to thee, Thy life with Mine defending For I am thine and thou art Mine, And where I am there thou shalt shine, The foe shall never reach us.” “To heaven again I rise from hence, High to my Father soaring, The Master there to be, and thence My Spirit on thee pouring In every grief to comfort thee, And teach thee more and more of Me, Into all truth still guiding.” “What I have done and taught on earth, Do Thou, and teach, none dreading That so God’s kingdom may go forth, And His high praise be spreading And guard thee from the words of men, Lest the great joy be lost again: This my last charge I leave thee.” Translation by Richard Massie Dear Christians, one and all rejoice, With exultation springing, And with united heart and voice And holy rapture singing, Proclaim the wonders God hath done, How his right arm the victory won Right dearly it hath cost him. Give thanks to God, our Lord above, Thanks for His miracle of love! Dearly He hath redeemed us. Pour forth a song with heart and voice, With love and gladness singing. Haas, 1897 Dear Christian people all, rejoice, Each soul with joy upraising. 17815 Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice Martin Luther Translation from German by C.
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