My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
My soul finds rest in God alone
The hymn articulates Lutheran confidence in God's sovereignty and protection, emphasizing sola fide trust in divine care rather than human circumstance. It reflects the Lutheran emphasis on God's Word as the foundation of faith and comfort in all trials.
History & Background
Written in 2005 by Northern Irish composer Keith Getty and English songwriter Stuart Townend, this modern hymn has become widely used in contemporary Lutheran and Protestant worship. It was first published in the New Irish Hymns collection and subsequently included in ELW and other contemporary hymnals.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 710
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 9
- Voices Together — 86
Bulletin Note
Written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend in 2005, this hymn captures Reformation faith in God's sovereignty, drawing on Psalm 62 to declare that grace—not human effort—secures our salvation and peace.
Preaching Connection
This hymn proclaims the Gospel's triumph over the Law's accusation: where sin and enemies condemn us, Christ's constancy redeems and protects us completely.
Themes
Trust in God Assurance of salvation God's faithfulness Refuge in adversity Confidence in Christ