Help Us O Lord for Now We Enter
Help us, O Lord, for now we enter
The hymn expresses confidence in Christ's unchanging nature and perpetual presence with His church, central to Lutheran Christology. It emphasizes the comfort of God's constancy in worship and daily life, reflecting Lutheran devotional piety.
History & Background
Martin Behm composed this German hymn in the early 17th century as a prayer hymn for entering worship. It was published in German hymnals and translated into English for use in Lutheran congregations, appearing in The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) as hymn 120.
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 120
- Voices Together — 721
Translation
Bulletin Note
Composed by Martin Behm in 1610, this hymn captures the Lutheran conviction that Christ's presence with His church is constant and trustworthy—a comfort for worship and daily life.
Preaching Connection
This hymn develops the Gospel answer to human inadequacy: where the Law exposes our need for help, Christ's eternal, unchanging presence becomes our firm foundation and comfort in faith.
Themes
God's constancy Divine protection Prayer for blessing Church worship Trust in Christ