Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
Redeemed, restored, forgiven
The hymn celebrates the central Lutheran doctrine of justification by grace through faith, emphasizing God's restoration of sinners through Christ's redemption. It reflects the joy of the redeemed sinner receiving divine forgiveness and restoration to fellowship with God.
History & Background
This hymn appears in The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) as hymn 32. The authorship and origin details remain obscure in standard hymnological references.
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 32
Bulletin Note
From the early twentieth century, this hymn distills the Lutheran doctrine of justification by grace through faith into a joyful affirmation that Christ restores sinners to fellowship with God through redemption, not works.
Preaching Connection
This hymn crystallizes the Gospel response to the Law's accusation, moving hearers from the recognition of spiritual loss into the joy of unearned restoration through Christ's grace—a perfect musical proclamation of justification by faith.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- Of Justification Augsburg Confession
Themes
Redemption Restoration Forgiveness Joy in salvation God's grace