This Brightness, Lord! What Shall I Say
This brightness, Lord! what shall I say
The hymn embodies Lutheran appreciation for the Transfiguration as a revelation of Christ's divine nature and the assurance of salvation through Him. It reflects the Lutheran emphasis on Law and Gospel, moving from human inadequacy in response to divine glory to confidence in Christ's completed work.
History & Background
This hymn was written by John Kakebeeke in 2006 as a contemporary meditation on the Transfiguration narrative. It appears in Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal (2021) as a modern text addressing one of the Church Year's significant Gospel accounts.
Bulletin Note
A modern hymn (2006) by John Kakebeeke honoring the Transfiguration and Christ's revealed divinity. Its 8.8.8.8 D meter and Lutheran theological clarity make it suitable for Epiphany and General use, celebrating grace amid divine splendor.
Preaching Connection
Use this hymn to amplify the Law-Gospel movement: the terrifying majesty of Christ unveiled becomes the very guarantee of our redemption when preached against the comfort of His transfigured form.
Themes
Transfiguration of Christ Glory and majesty of Christ Wonder and awe before divine revelation Witness to Christ's divinity