According to Thy Gracious Word is James Montgomery's Communion hymn of obedient remembrance.
Hymns Based on 1 Corinthians 11:23
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 11:23
"For I received from the Lord that which also I delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread. When he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me.” In the same way he also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink, in memory of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."
— 1 Corinthians 11:23
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Communion, Grace, Eucharist, Worship, Atonement. Many worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 11:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Communion
- Grace
- Eucharist
- Worship
- Atonement
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Bread of the World
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Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 11:23
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Sermon Communion
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Response Hymn And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love
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Reflection Hymn According to Thy Gracious Word
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Closing Hymn For the Bread Which You Have Broken
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love” is a Eucharistic hymn that directs the worshiper away from confidence in personal devotion and toward the saving work and continuing priesthood of Christ.
Because Thou Hast Said is a brief Eucharistic hymn by Charles Wesley.
Become to Us the Living Bread is a modern Communion hymn by Miriam Drury.
Blest Feast of Love Divine is a shortened and altered form of Sir Edward Denny's Communion hymn originally beginning Sweet feast of love divine.
This short Communion hymn by Reginald Heber is a reverent meditation on Christ's saving death and the spiritual meaning of the Lord's Supper.
Eat This Bread is a short communion song from the Taizé tradition, created from the biblical bread-of-life discourse in John 6.
Father in Thy Mysterious Presence Kneeling is a communion hymn that expresses reverent awe before the sacramental mystery of the Lord Supper.
For the Bread Which You Have Broken is a communion hymn that expresses gratitude for the gifts of Christ given through the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee is a reflective hymn centered on the spiritual meaning of the Lord's Supper.
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face To Face is one of Horatius Bonar's most deeply sacramental hymns.
Let Us Break Bread Together is a traditional African American spiritual that expresses deep reverence for the Lord's Supper and the communal worship of the church.
Remember Me is a reflective hymn rooted in the prayer of the repentant thief in the Gospel of Luke.