Behind the Hymn: A Look at Hans Adolph Brorson

Episode 12 of "Behind the Hymn: Hans Adolf Brorson." Episodes will premiere each Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT on the First Ev. Lutheran Facebook page.

Today's episode featured the hymn "Behold a Host, Arrayed in White" (LSB 676).

"Behold a Host, Arrayed in White" is a jubilant and triumphant anthem for the saints, and as such it is often sung on All Saints Sunday and at Christian funerals. This hymn balances an awareness of the individual Christian's suffering in this life (Church Militant) with the recognition that Christ's atoning work translates the Christian to the hope and promise of heaven (Church Triumphant).

Credit: Lutheran Service Book - The Companion to the Hymns