In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1
Words: Based on a hymn by Theodor W. Oldenburg, 1840 (Dybe, stille, stærke, milde).
Music: Herre, Jeg Har Handlet Ille Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1871 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Oldenburg (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
God’s eternal Word is spoken,
Piercing mists, around, above;
Of eternal might the token,
Emblem of eternal Love;
Out of darkness, world enthralling,
Into Light, O hear its calling.
Word of God, O Word eternal,
May we hear Thy living voice,
Learn the power of Love supernal,
Learn obedience, and rejoice;
God’s commands forever heeding,
Follow where His love is leading.