Christ the Vine
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History & Background
Unable to locate this hymn text in standard Lutheran hymnals or major hymnological references.
Bulletin Note
The vine and branches metaphor (John 15) has nourished Christian devotion for two millennia. This hymn roots our identity in Christ's life rather than our own effort, central to Lutheran theology of justification by grace alone.
Preaching Connection
This hymn deepens the Gospel's promise of union with Christ, showing how the cross unites us to Christ's dying and rising so that His life—not our striving—produces the fruit of faith, love, and service.