Jesus All Thy Labor Vast
Jesus, all Thy labor vast
This hymn emphasizes Christ's completed work of redemption and the sufficiency of His sacrifice for human salvation, central to Lutheran soteriology. It calls believers to rest in Christ's finished labor rather than relying on human works.
History & Background
This hymn appears in The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) as hymn 186 but authorship details are obscure. It reflects 19th-century German Lutheran hymnody translated for English congregational use.
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 186
Bulletin Note
Author unknown, dating to 1800. This hymn expresses core Lutheran teaching: Christ's redemptive work is complete and exhaustive, freeing believers from anxiety about their own spiritual achievement.
Preaching Connection
This hymn amplifies the gospel's promise by inviting believers to abandon works-righteousness and find their sufficiency in Christ's finished labor—a perfect counterpoint to any proclamation of the Law's demands.
Themes
Christ's Passion and Redemption Atonement Trust in Christ's Work Surrender to God's Will