Every Morning Mercies New
Every morning mercies new
The hymn embodies Lutheran confidence in divine grace as the foundation of daily Christian life, drawing on the Reformation emphasis on God's sustaining mercies rather than human merit. It reflects Grundtvig's theology of the living Word and God's constant faithfulness to His people.
History & Background
Grundtvig wrote this Danish hymn in 1817, emphasizing the renewal of God's mercies each day based on Lamentations 3:23. It was translated into English by Peer Böhling and included in The Lutheran Hymnal (1928).
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 537
Translation
Bulletin Note
Composed by Danish theologian N.L. Grundtvig in 1817, this hymn reflects the Reformation's recovery of God's living Word as the source of daily grace rather than human achievement or merit.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Gospel's radical claim that God's mercy precedes and sustains us daily—a perfect counterpoint to any sermon on the Law's exposure of our need and Christ's sufficient grace alone.
Themes
God's mercy and faithfulness Daily grace Trust in providence Morning devotion