With High Delight Let Us Unite
With high delight let us unite
The hymn embodies Lutheran theology of Christ's resurrection as the foundation of Christian hope and the believer's participation in victorious faith. It emphasizes the Gospel's power to transform sorrow into exultant praise through Christ's triumph over death.
History & Background
Martin Behm composed this German hymn in the early 17th century as a joyful Easter celebration. Catherine Winkworth translated it into English in 1863, and it has been standard in Lutheran hymnals since the LBW inclusion in 1978.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 389
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 140
- Lutheran Service Book — 483
- Lutheran Worship — 134
Translation
Bulletin Note
Composed by Martin Behm in 1610, this Lutheran hymn captures the joy of resurrection faith, calling believers to corporate celebration of Christ's triumph over death—a legacy of Reformation joy.
Preaching Connection
This hymn proclaims the Gospel's power to transform despair into jubilation, making it a fitting response to preaching that moves from the Law's exposure of our mortality to the Gospel's proclamation of Easter victory.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Ascription of praise to God's sovereign power and love, followed by personal testimony of healing and sanctification, culminating in lifelong grateful service
Themes
Resurrection joy Christ's victory Redemption Praise and celebration