For most of us, “O Savior of Our Fallen Race” isn’t one of the usual Christmas carols or hymns we sing each year. While it may not be as familiar as “Joy to the World” or “O Come All Ye Faithful,” this ancient hymn is full of theological truths and deeply rooted in the history of the church.
Our Constant Star finds its starting place in this ancient hymn, which is designed to invite you into the true beauty of the Advent season: what Jesus has done to set us free from sin and death.
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“O Savior of Our Fallen Race’
O Savior of our fallen race,
O Brightness of the Father's face,
O Son who shared the Father's might
Before the world knew day or night,
O Jesus, very Light of light,
Our constant star in sin's deep night:
Now hear the prayers Your people pray
Throughout the world this holy day.
Remind us Lord of life and grace
How once, to save our fallen race,
You put our human vesture on
And came to us as Mary's son.
Today, as year by year its light
Brings to our world a promise bright
One precious truth outshines the sun:
Salvation comes from You alone.
For from the Father's throne You came,
His banished children to reclaim;
And earth and sea and sky revere
The love of Him who sent You here.
And we are jubilant today,
For You have washed our guilt away.
O hear the glad new song we sing
On this, the birth of Christ our King!
O Savior of our fallen race,
The world will see Your radiant face
For You who came to us before
Will come again and all restore.
Let songs of praise Your name adorn,
O Christ, Redeemer, virgin-born
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Spirit evermore. Alleluia!
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