Hymn 383 - Seek Where Ye May to Find a Way

This week we are looking at the hymn "Seek Where Ye May to Find a Way" (Hymn 383 in The Lutheran Hymnal), written by German hymn writer Georg Weissel who wrote about 100 years after the Reformation and the time of Martin Luther.

This hymn is found in the Faith and Justification section of our hymnal, and it fits well here. It is a beautiful description of what make the Christian faith different from any other religion, and the hope that is found in Jesus alone. 

This hymn is based on a variety of passages from the Old and New Testaments, weaving in passages from the Psalms, Romans, the Gospels and other places in Scripture. It is amazing as we study hymns like this to see the thorough familiarity that these hymn writers had of the Scriptures, to  be able to use passages and weave them together is a poetic, beautiful and meaningful way. Knowing the Scriptures so well is something that we should aspire to as well!

Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded of work of God for us in the person of Jesus and the fact that there is no hope in any other religion apart from Christ. Peter declared about Jesus: "There is no other name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved"! (Acts 4:12). How true indeed! 

The LORD bless your worship and proclamation of this truth, both this weekend, and always!