Luther’s hymn, Savior of the Nations, Come talks about the unusual birth of Christ in the first three verses. Luther also speaks about Christ’s death and resurrection, how the victory has been won over the devil. The final verses are related to us, that we should keep our faith “bright” and rooted in Christ, and finally that God deserves our praise because of what he has done. Pathos is one of the language tools that Luther uses, the lines” Praise to God the Spirit be
Ever and eternally,” are one example, but the entire verse could definitely be considered pathos. “Captive leading death and hell--High the song of triumph swell!” is another example Luther uses. Christ has overcome death, and we can rejoice because we are saved. Another tool used is throughout the verses, description.” From the Father forth He came And returneth to the same,” sums up the entirety of what Jesus did for us, he died and rose for our sins. Later on Luther goes back to the birth of Christ and describes the reverent scene, “Brightly doth Thy manger shine,
Glorious is its light divine.” Throughout the Christmas season may we be like Luther, always focused on Christ.
Ever and eternally,” are one example, but the entire verse could definitely be considered pathos. “Captive leading death and hell--High the song of triumph swell!” is another example Luther uses. Christ has overcome death, and we can rejoice because we are saved. Another tool used is throughout the verses, description.” From the Father forth He came And returneth to the same,” sums up the entirety of what Jesus did for us, he died and rose for our sins. Later on Luther goes back to the birth of Christ and describes the reverent scene, “Brightly doth Thy manger shine,
Glorious is its light divine.” Throughout the Christmas season may we be like Luther, always focused on Christ.
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