Lord Our God With Praise We Come Before You
Lord our God, with praise we come before you
This hymn expresses the Lutheran emphasis on congregational praise arising from God's revealed nature and redemptive work. It reflects the Reformation's restoration of communal worship and the priesthood of all believers in addressing God directly.
History & Background
Originally composed as a German hymn by Duke Wilhelm II reflecting Reformation devotion. The text was adapted into English during the 20th century Lutheran hymnody revival and included in the Lutheran Book of Worship.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 244
Translation
Bulletin Note
Penned by Wilhelm II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, in 1642, this hymn exemplifies Lutheran recovery of congregational song. It voices the Reformation conviction that all believers may address God directly in communal praise.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Law-Gospel movement: acknowledging God's sovereign majesty and our need (Law) before ascending into thanksgiving and congregational joy in His redemptive work (Gospel).
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From divine calling to missionary commission: the believer receives God's Word, develops compassionate hearts for the lost, practices faithful intercession, and participates in God's redemptive work until all creation glorifies Him
Themes
Praise and adoration God's sovereignty Congregational worship Divine majesty