It's Me, It's Me, O Lord (Standing in the Need of Prayer) is an African American spiritual that turns prayer away from comparison and toward personal accountability before God.
Hymns Based on 1 John 1:8
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 John 1:8
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
— 1 John 1:8
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Confession, Prayer, Repentance, Accountability, Christian Community. Many worship songs connected to 1 John 1:8 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Confession
- Prayer
- Repentance
- Accountability
- Christian Community
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Search Me, O God
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 1 John 1:8
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Sermon Confession
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Reflection Hymn Search Me, O God
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Search Me, O God, often printed under the alternative title Cleanse Me, is a prayer for God to expose what self-knowledge misses and to bring the whole person under his renewing grace.