In You Lord I have Put My Trust
In you, Lord, I have put my trust
The hymn embodies Lutheran confidence in God's promises and Christ's redemptive work as the foundation of Christian security. It exemplifies the Lutheran emphasis on justification by faith as the basis for all Christian confidence and peace.
History & Background
Martin Behm composed this German hymn in 1602 as a prayer of trust based on Psalm 31. Catherine Winkworth's English translation appeared in her 1863 collection and became standard in Lutheran hymnody.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Service Book — 734
- Lutheran Worship — 406
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 524
Translation
Bulletin Note
Martin Behm's 1602 hymn testifies to Lutheran confidence in justification by faith as the bedrock of Christian peace. Born from the Reformation's witness to God's faithfulness amid trial, it remains a steady anchor for troubled souls.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Law's exposure of our helplessness and the Gospel's proclamation of Christ as our unshakeable fortress, making it a powerful vehicle for preaching God's protective grace to the persecuted or anxious.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- Of Justification Augsburg Confession
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From personal surrender to Christ's lordship, through patient faith and witness of salvation, to proclamation of Christ as the promised light for all nations
Themes
Trust in God's providence Refuge in Christ Deliverance from enemies Faith in affliction God's faithfulness