O Word of God Incarnate William W. How, 1867 Incarnate Word; God’s eternal word as guide in our life; church’s role in transmitting the Word Ps. 119:105, 130, 160; Isa. 40:8; Mark 13:31; John 1:1-5, 14; 5:39; Rom. 15:4; Col. 3:16; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21