Cup of Blessing That We Share
The cup of blessing that we share
This hymn reflects Lutheran sacramental theology, affirming that the cup of blessing is a means of grace that unites believers in Christ's body. It emphasizes both the objective reality of Christ's presence and the subjective experience of communion and Christian fellowship.
History & Background
Written by Jaroslav Vajda in 1982, this contemporary hymn emphasizes the communal and unifying aspects of the Eucharist. It was first published in Lutheran worship resources and has become a standard communion hymn in LBW and subsequent hymnals.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 503
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 204
- Lutheran Service Book — 631
- Lutheran Worship — 305
- With One Voice — 710
Bulletin Note
Written in 1982 by Jaroslav Vajda, a prolific Lutheran hymnodist, this text reclaims the biblical image of the cup as both sign and seal of covenant unity, grounded in classical Lutheran sacramental theology.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Gospel's power to transform isolated believers into a unified body through sacramental grace, offering congregational voice to the promise of reconciliation and belonging proclaimed in Word and Sacrament.
Themes
Holy Communion Christian unity Koinonia Body of Christ Sacramental fellowship