Around You O Lord Jesus
Around you, O Lord Jesus
The hymn emphasizes the corporate nature of Christian worship and the reality of Christ's presence within the gathered community of believers. It reflects Lutheran understanding of the church as the body of Christ unified in faith.
History & Background
This hymn's authorship, date of composition, and publication history are not well documented in standard Lutheran hymnological references. It appears in LBW as hymn 496 but lacks detailed provenance information.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 468
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 496
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 548
Bulletin Note
This hymn celebrates the corporate nature of Christian worship and reflects the Lutheran conviction that Christ is genuinely present within the assembled congregation, uniting diverse believers into His body through Word and sacrament.
Preaching Connection
This hymn deepens the Gospel proclamation by making visible what we confess in faith: that Christ's presence among the gathered faithful is not a future hope but a present reality that binds us into one body.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Third Article (Concerning Sanctification) Small Catechism — The Apostles' Creed
Themes
Christ's presence Gathering of believers Community worship