How Like a Gentle Spirit is Charles Eric Lincoln's 1987 meditation on the character and work of God.
Hymns Based on 1 John 4:16
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 John 4:16
"We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him."
— 1 John 4:16
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Divine Love, Assurance, Grace, Holy Spirit, Providence. Many worship songs connected to 1 John 4:16 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Divine Love
- Assurance
- Grace
- Holy Spirit
- Providence
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Thou Hidden Love of God
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Scripture Reading 1 John 4:16
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Sermon Divine Love
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Response Hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
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Reflection Hymn How Like a Gentle Spirit
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Closing Hymn O Love of God Most Full
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling is a prayer for God’s transforming love to fill human life completely.
O Love of God Most Full is a compact prayer that asks for divine love to become an experienced, governing reality rather than a merely stated doctrine.
O Love of God, How Strong and True is a majestic hymn by Horatius Bonar that meditates on the strength, depth, breadth, and faithfulness of divine love.
Thou Hidden Love of God is a deeply contemplative hymn rooted in the devotional spirituality of German Pietism.