Entrust Your Fear and Doubting
Entrust your fear and doubting
The hymn embodies Lutheran comfort theology, emphasizing Gospel assurance over law condemnation, and reflects the consolatory tradition of Lutheran hymnody. It stresses Christ's active work in transforming human anxiety into faith and peace.
History & Background
This hymn appears in Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary (2006) and Christian Worship 21st Century Edition. Its authorship remains uncertain, but it represents contemporary Lutheran hymnody addressing the spiritual need for reassurance amid anxiety and doubt.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 738
Bulletin Note
A contemporary hymn (2006) rooted in Lutheran comfort theology, emphasizing Gospel assurance. Its text reflects the consolatory tradition of Martin Luther's own hymnody and pastoral concern for the troubled conscience.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Law-Gospel dialectic: it names the fear that binds us, then proclaims Christ's transformative power to turn anxiety into active, living faith.
Themes
Faith amid doubt Trust in Christ Gospel comfort God's faithfulness Transformation through faith