STUTTGART

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law (human longing and sin-awareness) → Gospel (Christ's deliverance and reign) → Sanctification (Spirit's rule in believers' hearts)

Associated Hymn Texts (7)

• Come O Long Expected Jesus — Charles Wesley (1744)
• Jesus Thy Church with Longing Eyes — Samuel Francis Smith (1861)
• O Bless the Lord, My Soul — Cornelius Elven (1860)
• Baptized in Water — Michael Saward (1981)
• Gentle Mary Laid Her Child — George MacDonald (1872)
• O Son of God, in Galilee — Timothy Dudley-Smith (1984)
• Praise and Thanks and Adoration — Martin Behm (1610)