Love Has Come
Love has come, a light in the darkness
This hymn emphasizes the incarnational theology central to Lutheran faith, celebrating God's love manifest in Christ's birth as the ultimate revelation of divine mercy. It reflects the Lutheran emphasis on Law and Gospel, moving from human darkness and need to the light of redemptive love.
History & Background
Written by Mark Sedio in 1993, this contemporary hymn was first published in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006). It has become widely used in Lutheran and ecumenical worship settings for Christmas and Epiphany seasons.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 292
- Glory to God — 110
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 84
- Voices Together — 224
Bulletin Note
Composed in 1993 by Mark Sedio, this hymn centers incarnational theology—God's love made visible in Christ's birth—a cornerstone of Lutheran understanding of grace and redemption.
Preaching Connection
This hymn's movement from human darkness to the arrival of divine love embodies the Law-Gospel dynamic, making it a powerful sung response to any sermon exploring how Christ's coming fulfills what the Law reveals we cannot achieve alone.
Themes
Incarnation God's love Light and darkness Gospel revelation