Thee We Adore Eternal Lord
Thee we adore, eternal Lord
This hymn embodies Grundtvig's characteristic emphasis on Christocentric faith and the cosmic significance of Christ's Incarnation and Resurrection, reflecting Lutheran appreciation for both the transcendence and accessibility of God in Christ. The text celebrates the Church's joyful response to God's redemptive work, linking personal adoration to communal worship and eschatological hope.
History & Background
Written by Nicolai Grundtvig in 1844, this hymn reflects his prolific hymnodic output and deep theological conviction about Christ's centrality in Christian worship and community. The Danish hymn was translated into English by Carl Döving in 1909 and included in LBW in 1978.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 547
Translation
Bulletin Note
Penned by Nicolai Grundtvig in 1844, this Danish hymn reflects his recovery of the Church's ancient, incarnational theology and remains a cornerstone of Lutheran hymnody's celebration of Christ's universal lordship.
Preaching Connection
This hymn crystallizes Grundtvig's vision of the Incarnation and Resurrection as the cosmos-transforming heart of the Gospel, making it an ideal companion to any proclamation of Christ's victory over sin and death.
Themes
Adoration of Christ Trinitarian praise Resurrection hope Church life Divine majesty