Jesus My Truth My Way
Jesus my Truth, my Way, my Life
This hymn embodies Lutheran emphasis on Christ as the sole mediator and source of salvation, life, and truth. It reflects the confessional principle that all Christian doctrine and life centers on Christ's person and redemptive work.
History & Background
Written by Oswald Allen in 1858 as a hymn expressing the centrality of Christ based on John 14:6. It appeared in various 19th-century English and American hymnals and was included in The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) at #433.
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 433
Bulletin Note
Composed by Oswald Allen in 1858, this hymn distills the Lutheran confessional conviction that Christ alone is mediator, source of salvation, and center of all Christian doctrine and life.
Preaching Connection
This hymn powerfully witnesses to Christ as the Gospel's answer to the Law's verdict: separated from God by sin, we are made whole through Jesus who is simultaneously our truth-teller, our guide, and our life-giver.
Themes
Christ as Way Truth Life Following Christ Personal faith and devotion Redemption Discipleship