Gospel hymn

I think you would agree that we want hymns in Lutheran hymnals to present biblical teachings. The hymn in question does not do that.

Stanzas of the hymn use images of nature to describe hearing the voice of the Son of God. The refrain states: “And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am his own.”

The Bible teaches that God speaks to us through his word. It is through his word that he tells us we are his. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1). “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1)

Biblically-accurate hymns describe God speaking to people through his word. “God is speaking by his Spirit, Speaking to the hearts of all, In the ageless Word expounding His own message for us all.” (Christian Worship 281:3) “Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near.” (Christian Worship 281:1).

Solid Christian hymns assist us to sing and make music to the Lord (Ephesians 5:19).