Arise My Soul Arise
Arise my soul arise
The hymn exemplifies Lutheran and Methodist assurance theology by anchoring Christian confidence in Christ's completed work and present intercession at God's right hand. It emphasizes forensic justification and the believer's standing in Christ as the basis for bold approach to God.
History & Background
Written by Charles Wesley in 1742, this hymn emphasizes Christ's resurrection and heavenly intercession. It became one of Wesley's most beloved and enduring compositions, widely adopted in Methodist, evangelical, and Lutheran hymnals.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 611
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 516
- Trinity Hymnal — 305
- United Methodist Hymnal — 784
Bulletin Note
Composed by Charles Wesley in 1742, this hymn embodies Methodist assurance theology while expressing a deeply Lutheran confidence in justification by faith alone—Christ's atoning blood and present intercession remove all condemnation.
Preaching Connection
This Wesley hymn crystallizes forensic justification: Christ's blood cancels the verdict of the Law, and His intercession silences the accuser, freeing the soul to approach God with confidence rather than fear.
Themes
Christ's resurrection and intercession Assurance of salvation Victory over sin and death Christian confidence and hope