This is the Feast of Victory
This is the Feast of Victory for our God
The hymn expresses Lutheran resurrection theology by connecting Christ's personal victory through death and resurrection to the cosmic scope of redemption revealed in John's Apocalypse. It emphasizes the already-not-yet tension of Christian eschatology, celebrating present heavenly worship while acknowledging future consummation.
History & Background
Written by John Arthur in 1985 for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Lutheran Book of Worship revision process. The hymn draws directly from the Revelation 5 liturgical text, functioning as a modern restatement of the ancient Christian acclamation of Christ's paschal victory.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 671
- Lutheran Service Book — 991
- With One Voice — 743
Bulletin Note
Composed by John Arthur in 1985, this hymn weaves Lutheran resurrection theology with Johannine apocalyptic vision, inviting worshipers into heaven's eternal feast through Christ's decisive victory.
Preaching Connection
This hymn amplifies resurrection proclamation by grounding the already-not-yet tension in corporate worship, making abstract eschatology concrete and participatory.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- Of Justification Augsburg Confession
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From cosmic conflict (Law: death's power) through Christ's resurrection victory (Gospel: triumphant dispersal of foes) to eschatological hope (petitionary: eternal glory through Christ's wounds)
Themes
Christ's victory and exaltation Heavenly worship Resurrection triumph Eschatological hope Cosmic redemption