O Heavenly Word, Eternal Light BRESLAU—Geistliche Gesange, Leipzig, 1625 O Heavenly Word, Eternal Light 1 O Heavenly Word, Eternal Light, Begotten of the Father’s Might, Who, in these latter days, art born For succour to a world forlorn; 2 Our hearts enlighten from above, And kindle with Thine own true love; That we, who hear Thy call to-day, May cast earth’s vanities away. 3 And when as judge Thou drawest nigh The secrets of all hearts to try; When sinners meet their awful doom, And Saints