Jesus Jesus Only Jesus
Jesus Jesus only Jesus
This hymn embodies evangelical Lutheran piety by emphasizing Christ as the exclusive center of salvation and spiritual experience, reflecting both Reformation sola Christus and 19th-century American revivalism. It presents Christian devotion as single-minded focus on Christ for life, purpose, and eternal hope.
History & Background
Written by Eliza Edmunds Hewitt in 1894, this American evangelical hymn reflects late 19th-century revivalist piety emphasizing Christ as the sole focus of Christian devotion. It gained popularity in Lutheran hymnals through the Traditional Lutheran Hymnal (1941).
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Worship — 377
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 348
Bulletin Note
Written by Eliza Edmunds Hewitt in 1894, this American hymn reflects nineteenth-century revivalist spirituality while standing firmly in the Lutheran Reformation's conviction: Christ alone is sufficient for salvation.
Preaching Connection
This hymn powerfully embodies sola Christus by portraying Christ as the exclusive answer to spiritual longing, making it an ideal response to proclamation of grace that liberates us from the law's impossible demands.
Themes
Christ-centeredness Devotion to Christ Surrender to Christ Evangelical conversion Christology