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I Run to Christ

I run to Christ and gladly rest

The hymn emphasizes the central Lutheran theme of justification by faith, focusing on the believer's trust in Christ's finished work. It reflects the peace and assurance found in the Gospel's promise of redemption through Christ alone.

History & Background

This hymn is found in Christian Worship (2021) with limited historical documentation regarding its original authorship or publication date. The text appears to be of modern or contemporary origin given its inclusion in recent hymnals.

Bach Cantatas

  • BWV 6: Stay with us for evening is coming (1725)
  • BWV 66: Rejoice, you hearts (1724)

Bulletin Note

This Common Meter hymn, set to the ancient tune CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN ('Christ Is Risen'), joins the Easter proclamation to the daily comfort of justification by faith—a distinctly Lutheran testimony to grace.

Preaching Connection

This hymn embodies the Lutheran proclamation of justification by faith: it moves the hearer from the despair of human inadequacy to the sufficiency of Christ's finished work, crystallizing the Gospel's power to transform fear into bold confidence.

Catechism & Confessional Connections

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law (death's chains) → Gospel (resurrection victory) → Exhortation (new life in Christ) → Doxology (cosmic praise)

Themes

Christ's resurrection Trust in Christ Redemption Peace in Christ

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