I Sought the Lord is a reflective hymn text that expresses the mystery of divine grace in the life of the believer.
Hymns Based on 1 John 4:19
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 John 4:19
"We love him, because he first loved us."
— 1 John 4:19
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Assurance, Praise, Salvation, Atonement, Communion. Many worship songs connected to 1 John 4:19 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Assurance
- Praise
- Salvation
- Atonement
- Communion
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Lord God Your Love Has Called Us Here
Response Hymn
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Reflection Hymn
I Sought the Lord
Example Worship Flow
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1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Opening Hymn Lord God Your Love Has Called Us Here
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3
Scripture Reading 1 John 4:19
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4
Sermon Assurance
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5
Response Hymn My Jesus, I Love Thee
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6
Reflection Hymn I Sought the Lord
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7
Closing Hymn My God, I Love Thee
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Lord God Your Love Has Called Us Here is a modern hymn that celebrates Christian community as a response to God's love.
My God, I Love Thee is a deeply devotional hymn expressing pure love for God grounded in the sacrifice of Christ.
My Jesus, I Love Thee is a first-person confession in which love for Christ answers Christ's prior love.
O How I Love Jesus is a devotional confession centered on the identity and saving work of Christ.
Victory in Jesus turns the gospel into testimony.