O One With God the Father
O One with God the Father
The hymn celebrates the eternal nature of Christ as one with God the Father and His exaltation following the Incarnation. Lutheran theology affirms the union of divine and human natures in Christ and His cosmic reign at the Father's right hand.
History & Background
Written by Charles Wesley in the 18th century as part of his prolific hymn-writing ministry. Published in various Methodist and ecumenical hymnals and adopted by Lutheran traditions through LBW.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 374
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 77
Bulletin Note
Charles Wesley's 1740 hymn affirms Lutheran doctrine: Christ's two natures eternally united in one person, now exalted in cosmic authority. A trinitarian celebration of redemption through the Word made flesh.
Preaching Connection
This hymn amplifies the Easter and Pentecost proclamation that Christ's ascension to the Father's right hand is not His absence but His universal presence and reign, transforming the Law's condemnation into the Gospel's promise of participation in His glory.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Christological anticipation (St. 1-2) → Incarnational paradox (St. 3) → Pneumatological reign (St. 4)
Themes
Christology Trinity Incarnation Ascension Redemption