Christ Sits at God's Right Hand
Christ sits at God's right hand
This hymn expounds the Christological and soteriological significance of Christ's ascension and heavenly intercession as presented in Hebrews, emphasizing His completed work as High Priest. It articulates Lutheran understanding of Christ's present activity in heaven and His mediation on behalf of believers.
History & Background
Composed by Jaroslav J. Vajda in 1980, this hymn was first published in Lutheran Book of Worship (1980) and later included in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006). It represents Vajda's characteristic ability to render biblical doctrine in accessible contemporary verse.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 425
- Lutheran Service Book — 564
- Lutheran Worship — 371
Bulletin Note
Text by Jaroslav J. Vajda (1980). Rooted in Hebrews' portrait of Christ as our eternal High Priest, this hymn affirms Lutheran confidence in Christ's present, active intercession for believers before the Father.
Preaching Connection
This hymn develops the Hebrews theology of Christ's heavenly priesthood, transforming the Law's demand for perfection into Gospel assurance that a perfect mediator continually pleads our case before God.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Christ's Lenten self-denial models our repentance; His victory over Satan empowers our spiritual triumph; His presence sustains us through suffering toward Easter joy and eternal paradise.
Themes
Christ's exaltation Intercession Priesthood of Christ Heavenly session Ascension