Introduction
Words: John F. Meyer (1772–1848). Translated to English by Milo Mahan (1819–1870). The version below appeared in A New Service and Tune Book for Sunday Schools, edited by Alfred B. Goodrich (New York: General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union & Church Book Society, 1863 & 1866), number 151.
Music: Composer unknown (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know the original language, the composer, or where to get a good picture of him or Meyer (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
