STRAF MICH NICHT

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From law's conviction of human unworthiness before divine majesty to gospel's proclamation of Christ's self-humiliation and invitation to intimate union with God

Associated Hymn Texts (3)

• I Stand Beside Thy Manger Here — Paul Gerhardt (1653)
• O Bread of Life From Heaven — Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• This Child We Now Present to You — Henry Geike (1869)

Set to This Tune in The Lutheran Hymnal (1)

• TLH 446 Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray