Thy truth repeated o’er and o’er

This image was borrowed from Red Letter Art Design, who creates this calendar and sells it on Etsy.

I just discovered this wonderful little hymn for the beginning of a new church year. And it’s a defense for the Historic Lectionary!

The new church year again is come
And wakes the joy of Christendom;
Thy King, O Zion, comes to thee,
Rejoice, rejoice eternally.
Have mercy, O Lord!

Now in our midst anew are heard
The lessons of God’s holy Word
That leads the way to life and heav’n;
Lord, praise to Thee for this be giv’n.
Have mercy, O Lord!

Thy truth repeated o’er and o’er
Our faith will strengthen more and more;
Let it abide in us, that we
May join in endless praise to Thee,
Have mercy, O Lord!

“The New Church Year Again Is Come”
Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #93

Author: Johann Olearius (1611–1684)
Translator: E. Cronenwett (1841–1931), alt.

Suggested Tune: Gelobet seist du