Lo Judah's Lion Wins the Strife
Lo! Judah's Lion wins the strife
The hymn celebrates Christ as the victorious Lion of Judah, drawing from Revelation 5:5 to emphasize His resurrection power and conquering of death. This aligns with Lutheran emphasis on Christ's redemptive work and the certainty of salvation through His victory.
History & Background
The hymn was written by Christian Keymann, a German pastor, and published in his hymnal collection in 1658. The English translation by Philip Schaff appeared in the nineteenth century and became standard in Lutheran hymnals including The Lutheran Hymnal.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Worship — 146
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 211
Translation
Bulletin Note
Written by Christian Keymann in 1658, this hymn draws from Revelation 5:5 to celebrate Christ as the conquering Lion. It embodies Lutheran confidence in justification through Christ's victorious redemptive work.
Preaching Connection
This hymn's portrait of the Lion of Judah as victor over death crystallizes the Gospel's answer to the Law's accusation: Christ's resurrection power absolves us and makes us free.
Themes
Christ's victory Lion of Judah Resurrection Redemption Triumphant Christ