by Luther House of Study
"Next to the word of God, the art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." -Martin Luther. To understand the importance of hymnody in the Lutheran church, Luther House of Study's Mason Van Essen and Lars Olson sit down with Zachary Brockhoff each week to discuss the lectionary's hymns, their meaning and history, and how the music preaches the Gospel.
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June 25, 2024
<p>ZACHARY'S NOTES: </p><p>Stanza 1 // Though the crowds and leaders attempt to push Christ’s promise of life aside, nothing will stop our Lord from delivering this gift to sinners. This hymn is an invitation that nothing would stand in our way to sing the “glories of [our] God and King” and “the triumphs of His grace” over all that brings us fear.</p><p>Stanza 2 // We may admire the faith of those in this weekend’s Gospel text - falling at Chirst’s feet or straining to touch His clothing - it is Christ who finally offers the Word we most need! This is a prayer that the Word of resurrection Christ has promised would “spread through all the earth” - a wonderful contrast with the conclusion of this weekend’s text. This promise is no longer kept in secret, but with God’s assistance, proclaimed and sung far and wide!</p><p>Stanza 3 // The music of the Church is to be the “life, health, and peace” of Christ, by whose name we have “charm” or delight in our “fear” and an end to all “sorrow.”</p><p>Stanza 4 // As this weekend’s Gospel text assets, the dead are raised by Christ’s speaking. Sometimes, we can think of this as Jesus’ version of magic, but this hymn suggests even the dead “hear his voice” - much like those who fight through crowds to see the Lord! This hymn even gives a place for the “mournful” to rejoice - those who have experienced death! It is these Christ has come to raise to new life!</p><p>Stanza 5 // Even those who seem to take great personal pride in seeking out the goodness of God are saved by “faith alone!” Christ says as much to the woman in this weekend’s text. To the leader, He has faith when those around Him write off Christ’s power. Likewise, we are saved only by the gift of faith God gives - by this, Jesus is “our Savior!”</p><p>Stanza 6 // When Christ speaks a word of new life, the entire Church is involved in this singing - the “saints below” and “saints above” sing hymns of praise to Jesus Christ, whether on earth or in heaven, for all are held in Jesus’ promise of resurrection and new life.</p><p><br/></p><p>OTHER SUGGESTIONS</p><p>ELW 886 - Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON</p><p>ELW 452 - Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death - AZMON</p><p>ELW 511 - Thy Strong Word - EBENEZER</p><p>ELW 607 - Come, Ye Disconsolate - CONSOLATOR</p><p>ELW 610 - O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come - DISTRESS</p><p>ELW 621 - Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense - JESUS, MEINE ZUVERSICHT</p><p>ELW 858 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - LOBE DEN HERREN</p><p>ELW 886 - Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON</p><p><br/></p><p>LBW 233 - Thy Strong Word - EBENEZER</p><p>LBW 340 - Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense - JESUS, MEINE ZUVERSICHT</p><p>LBW 360 - O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come - DISTRESS</p><p>LBW 543 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - LOBE DEN HERREN</p><p>LBW 559 - Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON</p><p><br/></p><p>LSB 578 - Thy Strong Word - EBENEZER</p><p>LSB 697 - Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death - AZMON</p><p>LSB 741 - Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense - JESUS, MEINE ZUVERSICHT</p><p>LSB 790 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - LOBE DEN HERREN</p><p>LSB 528 - Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON</p><p><br/></p><p>RH 11 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - LOBE DEN HERREN</p><p>RH 30 - Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - AZMON</p><p>RH 185 - Come, Ye Disconsolate - CONSOLATOR</p>
June 19, 2024
<p>ZACHARY'S NOTES: </p><p>Stanza 1 // Though this one stanza may seem to be a trite retelling of this weekend’s Gospel reading, Scripture proves we need to hear this word more than once! Jesus’ calming of the sea [and storms of our life] are done in the same way - with His Word of peace. Christ both rebukes the waves and His followers in this weekend’s reading - <em>“Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?”</em> This hymn addresses the true accomplishment of Christ on the Sea of Galilee - that his faithless followers are led to wonder - <em>“Who is this?”</em> This hymn provides an answer! Christ is the one - with the same Word of peace - brings balm to our hearts, fears to an end, and calm by His promise of peace.</p><p><br/></p><p>OTHER SUGGESTIONS</p><p>ELW 794 - Calm to the Waves - CALM SEAS</p><p>ELW 755 - Jesus Savior, Pilot Me - PILOT</p><p>ELW 756 - Eternal Father, Strong to Save - MELITA</p><p>ELW 766 - Lord of our Life - ISTE CONFESSOR</p><p>ELW 769 - If You But Trust in God to Guide You - WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT</p><p>ELW 788 - If God My Lord Be for Me - IST GOTT FÜR MICH</p><p>ELW 794 - Calm to the Waves - CALM SEAS</p><p><br/></p><p>LBW 334 - Jesus Savior, Pilot Me - PILOT</p><p>LBW 366 - Lord of our Life - ISTE CONFESSOR</p><p>LBW 453 - If You But Trust in God to Guide You - WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT</p><p>LBW 454 - If God Himself Be for Me - IST GOTT FÜR MICH</p><p>LBW 467 - Eternal Father, Strong to Save - MELITA</p><p><br/></p><p>LSB 659 - Lord of our Life - ISTE CONFESSOR</p><p>LSB 715 - Jesus Savior, Pilot Me - PILOT</p><p>LSB 717 - Eternal Father, Strong to Save - MELITA</p><p>LSB 724 - If God Himself Be for Me - IST GOTT FÜR MICH</p><p>LSB 750 - If You But Trust in God to Guide You - WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT</p><p><br/></p><p>RH 6 - Eternal Father, Strong to Save - MELITA</p><p>RH 220 - Jesus Savior, Pilot Me - PILOT</p><p>RH 222 - If You Will Trust in God to Guide You - WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT</p>
June 11, 2024
<p>ZACHARY'S NOTES: </p><p>Stanza 1 // This is a prayer that the reign or kingdom of God would spread throughout the earth. The stanzas to follow make clear this is God’s work - not our own. We do not pray to ourselves, but to God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is God - our “Creator” - who calls us by name and bestows the “gifts” of “heaven.”</p><p>Stanza 2 // This stanza reminds us of the insignificance with which we treated our Lord, the One we nailed to the cross to bear the price of our rebellion. Yet, this seemingly insignificant death is “our Redeemer’s” grace [or favor] for sinners - that we might be “saved.”</p><p>Stanza 3 // It is the Holy Spirit who is not only given to “guide to heaven” but to “will and do” the kingdom [or faith] Christ comes to bring. As this weekend’s parable points out, we do not know how faith [or the Holy Spirit] works - this is God’s doing, and God’s will that faith be given to you.</p><p>Stanza 4 // When God is “Lord of [the] harvest” it means God is at work in the most insignificant things of life to give His promise. By water and Word, bread and wine, and the spoken, perfect, Word of a sinner, God’s “greatest” gift is given! The “gathering nations all” see Christ’s “light” and hear His “call.”</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>OTHER SUGGESTIONS</p><p>ELW 663 - Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word - GOTT SEI DANK</p><p>ELW 181-184 - Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful, Lord</p><p>ELW 516 - Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast - ST. FLAVIAN</p><p>ELW 533 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty - UNSER HERRSCHER</p><p>ELW 550 - On What Has Now Been Sown - DARWALL’S 148TH</p><p>ELW 663 - Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word - GOTT SEI DANK</p><p>ELW 679 - For the Fruit of All Creation - AR HYD Y NOS</p><p>ELW 689 - Praise and Thanksgiving - BUNESSAN</p><p>ELW 880 - O God beyond All Praising - THAXTED</p><p>LBW 234 - Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast - ST. FLAVIAN</p><p>LBW 250 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty - UNSER HERRSCHER</p><p>LBW 261 - On What Has Now Been Sown - DARWALL’S 148TH</p><p>LBW 379 - Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word - GOTT SEI DANK</p><p>LBW 409 - Praise and Thanksgiving - BUNESSAN</p><p>LBW 563 - For the Fruit of All Creation - SANTA BARBARA</p><p>LSB 577 - Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast - ST. FLAVIAN</p><p>LSB 789 - Praise and Thanksgiving - BUNESSAN</p><p>LSB 830 - Spread the Reign of God the Lord - GOTT SEI DANK</p><p>LSB 894 - For the Fruit of His Creation - AR HYD Y NOS</p><p>LSB 901 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty - UNSER HERRSCHER</p><p>LSB 921 - On What Has Now Been Sown - DARWALL’S 148TH</p><p>RH 46 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty - UNSER HERRSCHER</p>
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