Martin Franzmann wrote the words to this hymn, based on the motto of the seminary, "Aōthen to Phōs" which means "Light from Above". (Also, see references from Isaiah 9). Franzmann was a professor at Concordia Seminary in Missouri. Thy Strong Word - 1. Thy Strong Word did cleave the darkness; At Thy speaking it was done. For created light we thank Thee, While Thine ordered seasons run. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia without end. 2. Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death, Broke the light of Thy salvation, Breathed Thine own life-breathing breath. Alleluia!... 3. Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteous; Bright with Thine own holiness, Glorious now, we press toward glory, And our lives our hopes confess. 4. From the cross Thy wisdom shining, Breaketh forth in conqu’ring might; From the cross forever beameth, All Thy bright redeeming light. 5. Give us lips to sing Thy glory, Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim, Throats that shout the hope that fills us, Mouths to speak Thy holy name. Alleluia! Alleluia! May the light which Thou dost send Fill our songs with alleluias, Alleluias without end!
Excellent! This was the closing hymn for our wedding. It is just wonderful! Thank you. Would you by any chance do a rendition of LSB 648 “Glorious Things of You are Spoken”?
Hi Ian, 'Thy Strong Word' is indeed a great hymn of the Lutheran Church! I can definitely record LSB 648 for you. Keep an eye out for it over the upcoming month. I have a list of requests and have been working through them as I can =) Soli Deo Gloria! Jeff
