Look Down, O Lord, From Heaven Behold

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About this hymn

Date: 1524
Tune: Ach Gott vom Himmel
Composer: 1524 from Erfurt Enchiridion
Key: F
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Anticipation, Calmness, Church on Earth (Church Militant), Compassion, Courage in Affliction, Darkness, Spiritual.

Acts 20:28-32 · Lk 18:7-8 · 1Jn 2:18-23

Musical background

Ach Gott vom Himmel is presented in the source key of F, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Martin Luther, 1524. Translated by Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1864. Music: 'Ach Gott vom Himmel' from Erfurt Enchiridion, 1524. Setting: Karl August Haupt, 1869. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2009 Revision.