I Know My Faith is Founded
I know my faith is founded
This hymn articulates Lutheran confidence in the certainty of salvation through Christ's redemptive work, grounding personal faith in objective scriptural promises rather than subjective religious experience. It reflects the Lutheran emphasis on the external Word as the foundation of faith (sola scriptura), consistent with Reformation teaching on assurance through Christ alone.
History & Background
Written by Ewart Bertram Workman in 1923, this modern British hymn expresses personal assurance grounded in Scripture and the promises of Christ. It gained prominence in Lutheran hymnals through the 20th century and reflects contemporary Methodist-influenced hymnody adapted for Lutheran use.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 790
- Lutheran Service Book — 587
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 411
- Lutheran Worship — 354
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 381
Bulletin Note
Written in 1923 by Ewart Bertram Workman, this hymn embodies classic Lutheran confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture and Christ's redemptive work, defending faith against both doubt and self-righteous works.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Lutheran antidote to law-driven despair: it proclaims assurance grounded in objective Gospel promise rather than subjective experience, making it a powerful response to any sermon on justification by faith alone.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law to Gospel: from the demand of belief and baptism, through Christ's redemptive work and Spirit-empowered perseverance, to doxological assurance of eternal inheritance
Themes
Assurance of faith Confidence in God's promises Trust in Christ Personal commitment Gospel confidence