We have chosen LSB 743, Jesus, Priceless Treasure, as our AD 2023 Lenten seasonal hymn. The 40-day (not counting Sundays) season of Lent is penitential, as we contemplate our sin and need for a Savior, in the run-up to the Feast of the Resurrection. Long ago, Lent became penitential in tone as those who had… Continue reading LSB 743 Jesus Priceless Treasure
Category: Hymn Study
LSB 546, O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild
We have selected LSB 546, O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild, as our AD 2022-2023 Christmastide seasonal hymn. During this portion of the Church Year, we remember the human birth of the eternally begotten Son of God, to receive the name Jesus to proclaim that, “He will save His people from their sins.”… Continue reading LSB 546, O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild
LSB 334, O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
Happy New Year! We once again begin the season of Advent, and the start of a new Church Year. We selected LSB 334, O Lord, How Shall I Meet You, as our AD 2022 hymn for this beautiful time of the year, in which we remember our Lord’s first Advent, or coming into our midst,… Continue reading LSB 334, O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
LSB 516, Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
Chief Hymn for Trinity 27, the Last Sunday of the Church Year, selected as the seasonal hymn for AD 2022 All Saints-tide. This final cycle of the long Trinity season is named for the November 1 feast which marks its beginning. For the past almost 5 weeks of Michaeltide, we have reflected on endurance in… Continue reading LSB 516, Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
LSB 587, I Know My Faith Is Founded
We have chosen LSB 587, I Know My Faith Is Founded, as our AD 2022 Michaeltide seasonal hymn. Michaetide, the penultimate cycle in the long Trinity season, begins on the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (September 29), and ends on All Saints Day (November 1). The overall theme of Michaeltide is endurance. The… Continue reading LSB 587, I Know My Faith Is Founded
LSB 797, Praise the Almighty
We have chosen LSB 797, Praise the Almighty, as our AD 2022 Lawrencetide seasonal hymn. The Lawrencetide cycle of the long Trinity season begins with the August 10 commemoration of Lawrence (225-258), Deacon and Martyr, and continues until the September 29 Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. At this time, we remember God’s gift… Continue reading LSB 797, Praise the Almighty
LSB 589, Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens
We have chosen LSB 589, Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens, as our hymn for the AD 2022 Johntide cycle of the long Trinity season. Johntide begins with the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptizer (June 24), and continues until the Commemoration of Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr (August 10). The specific focus during… Continue reading LSB 589, Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens
LSB 604: I Bind unto Myself Today
We have selected LSB 604, I Bind unto Myself Today as our seasonal hymn for Trinitytide, AD 2022. Trinitytide is the first part of the long Trinity season, also known as the, “Time of the Church,” with the overriding theme of the Father’s love. The theme for Trinitytide is the Marks of the Church, namely… Continue reading LSB 604: I Bind unto Myself Today
LSB 480: He’s Risen, He’s Risen
We have chosen LSB 480, He’s Risen, He’s Risen, as our AD 2022 Eastertide seasonal hymn. During this joyous season, we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. During the second part of Eastertide, we anticipate and remember Jesus’ Ascension and look toward to the coming of the Holy Spirit. The… Continue reading LSB 480: He’s Risen, He’s Risen
LSB 395: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright – Study Notes
Chief Hymn for the Feast of the Epiphany, selected also as our CLC seasonal hymn for Epiphanytide, AD 2022. During the Epiphany season, the Church recounts the glorious appearances and manifestations of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The season is thus often known as the season of light, recalling Jesus as the light of… Continue reading LSB 395: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright – Study Notes