For Holiness of Heart is a short prose prayer by Howard Washington Thurman, not a tune-bearing congregational hymn.
Hymns Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Thessalonians 5:23
"May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Sanctification, Holiness, Discipleship, Grace, Holy Spirit. Many worship songs connected to 1 Thessalonians 5:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Sanctification
- Holiness
- Discipleship
- Grace
- Holy Spirit
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Savior, Blessed Savior
Reflection Hymn
For Holiness of Heart
Closing Hymn
Jesu, Thy Boundless Love to Me
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Opening Hymn Savior, Blessed Savior
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3
Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:23
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Sermon Sanctification
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5
Reflection Hymn For Holiness of Heart
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6
Closing Hymn Jesu, Thy Boundless Love to Me
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Jesu, Thy Boundless Love to Me is a prayer that asks Christ’s love to occupy the whole life of the believer.
Jesus, Thine All-Victorious Love is a prayer for the love of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform the believer completely.
Savior, Blessed Savior is a hymn of consecration and Christian pilgrimage by Godfrey Thring.