Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise
Thine the amen, thine the praise
This hymn embodies Lutheran sacramental theology, affirming the real presence of Christ in Holy Communion and the proper response of the gathered community in praise and thanksgiving. It reflects the liturgical renewal of the late twentieth century while remaining grounded in classical eucharistic theology compatible with the Augsburg Confession's teaching on the Sacrament.
History & Background
Written by Carl P. Daw Jr. in 1989, this contemporary hymn was composed specifically for eucharistic celebration and has become widely used in Lutheran liturgy. It first appeared in various denominational hymnals in the 1990s and has been included in both ELW and LSB.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 826
- Lutheran Service Book — 680
- United Methodist Hymnal — 734
- With One Voice — 801
Bulletin Note
Composed in 1989 by hymnologist Carl P. Daw Jr., this eucharistic hymn recovers classical Lutheran sacramental theology for contemporary worship, uniting real presence with grateful congregational response.
Preaching Connection
This hymn deepens the Gospel proclamation by showing how the gift of Christ's body and blood moves the forgiven sinner from reception to acclamation—from being claimed by grace to becoming a voice of praise.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Third Article (Concerning Sanctification) Small Catechism — The Apostles' Creed
- The Definition & Command of Communion Small Catechism — Holy Communion
- Of Lord’s Supper Augsburg Confession
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Invocation of creation to praise God → enumeration of creatures' gifts → call to gratitude and eternal adoration
Themes
Eucharist Acclamation and praise Christ's presence Thanksgiving Liturgical celebration