Close to Thee is a nineteenth-century gospel song about sustained fellowship with Christ through the whole course of Christian discipleship.
Hymns Based on 1 Peter 2:11
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Peter 2:11
"Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims to abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul,"
— 1 Peter 2:11
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christian hope, Pilgrimage, Comfort, Consecration, Devotion. Many worship songs connected to 1 Peter 2:11 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Christian hope
- Pilgrimage
- Comfort
- Consecration
- Devotion
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Close to Thee
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 1 Peter 2:11
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Sermon Christian hope
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Reflection Hymn Close to Thee
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Closing Hymn I'm But a Stranger Here
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“I’m But a Stranger Here” is a hymn of Christian pilgrimage and hope that places the instability of earthly life beside the promise of lasting communion with God.