Lord as a Pilgrim Through Life I Go
Lord, as a pilgrim through life I go
The hymn expresses Lutheran confidence in God's sustaining grace throughout the believer's earthly journey toward eternal home. It reflects the pietistic emphasis on personal devotion and the assurance of divine companionship in all circumstances of life.
History & Background
Written by Swedish pastor Carl Boberg in 1885, this hymn reflects the 19th-century Scandinavian evangelical revival movement. The English translation by E. Gustav Johnson was first published in Swedish-American Lutheran hymnals and entered the Lutheran Book of Worship in 1978.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 485
Translation
Bulletin Note
Written by Swedish pietist Carl Boberg in 1885, this hymn expresses the Lutheran assurance of God's faithful guidance through life's pilgrimage. Its sturdy meter has comforted believers across generations and confessions.
Preaching Connection
This hymn proclaims the Gospel's deepest comfort: that God's sustaining grace, not human effort, ensures our safe passage through life's trials toward our eternal home.
Themes
pilgrimage through life trust in divine providence Christian perseverance reliance on God's guidance