Jesus, Take Us To The Mountain
Jesus, take us to the mountain
The hymn emphasizes the revelatory nature of Christ's Transfiguration as foundational to faith and discipleship in Lutheran tradition. It connects the mountaintop experience to the believer's journey of faith, reflecting Lutheran emphasis on Christ as the center of Scripture and salvation history.
History & Background
Written by William O. Paulsell in 1984, this hymn was published in contemporary Lutheran hymnals to address the Transfiguration narrative through modern congregational song. It reflects late twentieth-century hymnody with accessible language and direct appeal to discipleship.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 329
Bulletin Note
Written by hymnologist William O. Paulsell in 1984, this modern hymn connects Christ's Transfiguration to the believer's faith journey, reflecting Lutheran emphasis on Christ as the center of salvation history and the call to discipleship.
Preaching Connection
This hymn translates the Gospel's mountaintop revelation into the Law's call to discipleship—moving from beholding Christ's majesty to bearing witness through faithful living.
Themes
Transfiguration Discipleship God's glory revealed Mountaintop experience Following Christ