Rise Ye Children of Salvation
Rise, ye children of salvation
This hymn reflects Lutheran emphasis on defending sound doctrine (Jude 3) against false teachers and maintaining doctrinal purity inherited from the Reformation. The text embodies the militant ecclesiology characteristic of post-Reformation Lutheran theology.
History & Background
Georg Spiegel composed this German hymn in 1697 as a call to Protestant vigilance against false doctrine. The hymn was translated into English by Kate Wilkinson in 1925 and appeared in The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) as hymn 472.
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 472
Translation
Bulletin Note
Composed by Georg Spiegel in 1697, this hymn crystallizes post-Reformation Lutheran resolve to defend sound doctrine against false teaching, reflecting the conviction that guarding the deposit of faith is every Christian's sacred duty.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the post-Reformation Lutheran conviction that doctrinal faithfulness is itself an act of love—the Law calls us to guard the Gospel; the Gospel assures us that Christ's truth will never fail.
Themes
Christian battle and struggle Contending for the faith Gospel defense Spiritual warfare Reformed theology