Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasures
Jesus has come and brings pleasures
This hymn reflects Lutheran emphasis on the incarnation as the central redemptive event and the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises through Jesus Christ. It captures the joy and assurance of salvation while grounding faith in the historical reality of Christ's coming and the testimony of Scripture.
History & Background
Originally written in Danish by N.F.S. Grundtvig in 1844, this hymn celebrates the incarnation and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises in Christ's coming. It was translated into English by David Eddington in 2006 for contemporary Lutheran hymnody.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Service Book — 533
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 76
- Lutheran Worship — 78
Translation
Bulletin Note
Written by N.F.S. Grundtvig (1783–1872), Denmark's greatest hymnodist. This 1844 text embodies the Grundtvigian vision of vibrant, incarnational faith rooted in the living Word and the fellowship of the church.
Preaching Connection
This hymn anchors the Gospel's comfort in the historical incarnation itself, offering preachers a way to move from proclamation of Christ's redemptive work to the lived experience of pleasures and peace that faith receives.
Themes
Incarnation of Christ Joy and comfort in Christ God's promise fulfilled Salvation through Jesus