Now Calm Your Heart

The hymn expresses core Lutheran eschatology emphasizing Christ's victory over death and the assurance of bodily resurrection for believers. It reflects the Lutheran emphasis on Law-Gospel proclamation regarding mortality and eternal hope.

History & Background

This hymn appears to be a 20th-century American composition focused on consolation regarding death and resurrection. It is primarily documented in Christian Worship (2021) as hymn 851.

Bulletin Note

From the 1900 tradition, this hymn embodies Lutheran confidence in bodily resurrection and Christ's definitive victory over death—core to our Easter and Pentecost proclamation of grace overcoming the fear of the grave.

Preaching Connection

This hymn crystallizes Lutheran eschatology: the Law exposes our mortal dread, but the Gospel answers with Christ's bodily resurrection as the foundation for believers' unshakeable hope.

Themes

Resurrection hope Comfort in death Eternal life Trust in Christ

Look Further

• Search Hymnary.org for "Now Calm Your Heart" ↗
• Search IMSLP for public-domain scores of "GOTT SEI DANK" ↗