At Jesus Feet Our Infant Sweet
At Jesus feet our infant sweet
The hymn celebrates the incarnation of Christ and the privilege of approaching Him in humble adoration. It reflects Lutheran christological emphasis on Jesus as true God and true man worthy of worship.
History & Background
Origin and authorship of this hymn remain obscure, with limited documentation in major Lutheran hymnological sources. It appears primarily in some editions of Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary and related collections.
Bulletin Note
An 1800s hymn of unknown authorship celebrating the incarnation. Its simple, direct language invites all ages into intimate adoration of Christ in His humanity and divinity—core to Lutheran Christmas theology.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Lutheran affirmation that in Jesus' incarnation, God's grace becomes tangible and approachable—moving us from the terror of the Law to the comfort of Emmanuel, God with us.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- Of the Son of God Augsburg Confession
Themes
Infant Jesus Adoration of Christ Presentation of Jesus Nativity