IN BABILONE

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law reveals human sin and unworthiness; Gospel proclaims God's mercy that infinitely exceeds transgression; Response calls believers to faithful trust and grateful living

Associated Hymn Texts (3)

• Hail O Once Despised Jesus — John Bakewell (1757)
• Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus — John Bakewell (1757)
• There's a Wideness in God's Mercy — Frederick William Faber (1854)

Notes on the Tune

From Hymn Desk's analyses of the hymns sung to it.

LSB 650, Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling : IN BABILONE, a Dutch melody (c. 1710), in a 2006 Concordia setting; the same tune carries 'Son of God, Eternal Savior' (LSB 842).

LSB 842, Son of God, Eternal Savior : IN BABILONE, a Dutch melody (c. 1710); Hymnary lists 'Setting © 2006 Concordia Publishing House'. The same tune carries 'Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling' (LSB 650).