To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King
To Jesus Christ our sovereign King who is the world's salvation
To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King is a hymn text by Martin Burkhard Hellriegel (1941) in 8.7.8.7 with refrain meter. Found in elw Christ the King, gather4 618.
A hymn for the feast of Christ the King, acclaiming Christ's sovereignty over all of creation and history. The refrain is a direct act of worship addressed to the triune God.
History & Background
Written by Martin Hellriegel (1891-1981) in 1941 for the feast of Christ the King. The tune ICH GLAUB AN GOTT is a 16th century German melody.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — Christ the King
- Gather 4th Edition — 618
Bulletin Note
To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King — Martin Hellriegel, 1941
Preaching Connection
Christ the King — the sovereignty of Christ over all creation; appropriate for the last Sunday of the church year.
Themes
Christ the King Sovereignty Eschatology Reign of Christ