I Will Sing My Father's Praises
I will sing my Father's praises
The hymn emphasizes the Trinitarian nature of Christian praise—honoring God the Father through Christ the Son by the Holy Spirit—reflecting Lutheran sacramental and devotional piety. It embodies the Lutheran understanding of worship as both grateful response to God's grace and participation in the communion of saints.
History & Background
Written by Jaroslav J. Vajda in 1983 for Lutheran worship, this contemporary hymn was first published in Lutheran Book of Worship (1978) supplement materials and later included in LSB (2006). The text reflects mid-twentieth-century ecumenical hymn writing while maintaining Lutheran theological emphases.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 708
- Lutheran Service Book — 977
- Lutheran Worship — 439
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 25
Bulletin Note
Jaroslav Vajda (1919–2008), a Slovak-American Lutheran pastor and prolific hymn writer, composed this text in 1983 using the Long Meter form, emphasizing the Trinitarian structure of Christian prayer and praise rooted in sacramental theology.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Gospel's movement from humble reception of God's gracious gifts to exuberant, Spirit-empowered praise—making it a perfect lyrical companion to any sermon on the costliness of grace and the grateful response it demands.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Third Article (Concerning Sanctification) Small Catechism — The Apostles' Creed
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From God's inclusive creative power through healing division to ecclesial unity in justice and peace
Themes
Praise and thanksgiving Trinitarian praise Joy in faith Worship and adoration