STEPHANOS

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Human condition of weariness and fear (Law) → Christ as sole answer and burden-bearer (Gospel) → Exhortation to faith and perseverance → Assurance of eternal glory

Associated Hymn Texts (5)

• Art Thou Weary Art Thou Troubled — Stephen the Sabaite (750)
• Gracious Savior Gentle Shepherd — Thomas Pollock (1853)
• Across the Sky the Shades of Night — Clement of Alexandria (200)
• I Am Trusting Thee Lord Jesus — Frances Ridley Havergal (1874)
• Jehovah, Let Me Now Adore Thee — Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen (1704)

Set to This Tune in The Lutheran Hymnal (3)

• TLH 428 I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
• TLH 513 Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Troubled
• TLH 643 Holy Father, in Thy Mercy