Rise O Children of Salvation
Rise, O children of salvation
The hymn emphasizes the resurrection victory of Christ and its implications for Christian discipleship and witness in the world. It reflects Lutheran emphasis on Christian activism and sanctification flowing from justification through Christ's redemptive work.
History & Background
Originally composed in German as 'Auf, ihr Kinder der Errettung' by Johannes Niedling in 1870, the hymn was translated into English by Matthias Loy around 1880. It appeared in Lutheran hymnals beginning with early American Lutheran collections and was included in the Lutheran Book of Worship in 1978.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 643
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 182
- Lutheran Worship — 349
Translation
Bulletin Note
Composed by Johannes Niedling in 1870, this hymn unites Lutheran theology of justification with the ethical demand of sanctification—the resurrection victory propels believers into faithful action and witness.
Preaching Connection
This hymn transforms the Gospel of resurrection from individual comfort into communal calling: Christ's triumph over death demands an active, visible response from believers as His hands and feet in a world still groaning under sin's shadow.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Daily Purpose of Baptism Small Catechism — Holy Baptism
- Of Justification Augsburg Confession
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law to Gospel: from the demand of belief and baptism, through Christ's redemptive work and Spirit-empowered perseverance, to doxological assurance of eternal inheritance
Themes
Resurrection Christian victory Discipleship Apostolic faith Active witness