Savior Sprinkle Many Nations
Savior, sprinkle many nations
The hymn expresses the Lutheran commitment to the universal scope of Christ's redemption and the Church's missionary calling rooted in Christ's resurrection power. It reflects Lutheran theology of Gospel proclamation reaching all nations and peoples as fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
History & Background
Originally composed in German by Johann Nicolai in 1671 as 'Heiland, laß deine Gnade.' The English translation by August Crull appeared in Lutheran hymnals in the mid-20th century, becoming standard in American Lutheran worship.
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 510
Translation
Bulletin Note
Written by Johann Nicolai in 1671, this hymn crystallizes Lutheran conviction that Christ's redemptive work—rooted in His resurrection—fulfills Old Testament prophecy and calls the Church to Gospel witness among all nations.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Law's exposure of human division and the Gospel's proclamation of Christ's universal reconciliation, making it a powerful lens through which to preach the resurrection's power to unite all nations under one Lord.
Themes
Mission and evangelism Christ's universal salvation The Great Commission Gospel outreach