There is a great reputation for Lutheran hymnody – renown ever since Luther’s initiative to translate Latin liturgy into the people’s common language to promote wide-spread ministry of God’s Word. So it is similar incentive for producing this collection of Lutheran hymns more related to the English tradition, with explicit purpose to teach what God has accomplished for us, while praising His Name. Interview with Pastor Tapani Simojoki, chairman of the ELCE's Worship Committee.

"My heart swims in blood". This early solo cantata for soprano solo is a reflection on Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18), pleading for the forgiveness of sins.

The people had seen or heard about Jesus’ miracles. They wanted Him to be their “Bread King” and provide for their every need. But Jesus refuses to be so confined, either by their expectations—or ours. In other words, Jesus refuses to be “pigeonholed.”

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Conclusion of the discussion on circumcision and baptism.