Word of God, When All Was Silent
Word of God, when all was silent
This hymn celebrates the Incarnation as God's redemptive action, emphasizing how the eternal Word became flesh to accomplish salvation. It reflects Lutheran emphasis on the incarnate Christ as the center of faith and the means of divine revelation to humanity.
History & Background
Written by Jaroslav Vajda in 1980, this contemporary hymn uses traditional hymnody to express the mystery of the Incarnation. It was first published in Lutheran worship resources and has been included in major Lutheran hymnals including LSB and ELW.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 369
- Lutheran Service Book — 564
- Lutheran Worship — 283
Bulletin Note
Written by Jaroslav Vajda in 1980, this hymn marries contemporary Lutheran theology with the medieval tune Divinum Mysterium, uniting modern insight with ancient wonder at God's Incarnate Word.
Preaching Connection
This hymn proclaims the Gospel's central claim: that the Word's silence-breaking entrance into history is God's definitive answer to human sin and spiritual darkness, making Christ himself—not mere doctrine—the substance of our redemption.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Eternal divine love → Incarnation in grace → Heavenly adoration → Trinitarian doxology
Themes
Incarnation God's word made flesh Divine mystery Revelation