Lord With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee
Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee
The hymn emphasizes the Lutheran theme of responding to God's grace with grateful praise and heart-felt devotion. It reflects the Reformation emphasis on the believer's direct, personal relationship with God expressed through sincere worship.
History & Background
Originally composed in Danish by Beaulieu-Marconnay, a Danish-born hymnodist, and published in 1829. The English translation by Matthias Loy appeared in 1880 and became widely used in Lutheran hymnals including LBW.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 751
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 243
- Lutheran Worship — 328
Translation
Bulletin Note
Penned by Danish hymnist Christian Ludvig Beaulieu-Marconnay in 1829, this hymn captures the Reformation conviction that heartfelt praise springs from personal encounter with grace, not mere external ceremony.
Preaching Connection
This hymn exemplifies the Lutheran rhythm of Law and Gospel: confronting our unworthiness before God's majesty, then finding freedom and joy in praising Him through the confidence that Christ has won our acceptance.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From personal redemption and grateful praise, through God's consistent mercy toward His people, to His tender care and protection, culminating in the cosmic vision of angels and saints in eternal adoration
Themes
Praise and adoration God's glory Gratitude Personal devotion Divine majesty