Hymns Based on 2 Corinthians 3:18

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 2 Corinthians 3:18

"But we all, with unveiled face seeing the glory of the Lord as in a mirror, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit."

— 2 Corinthians 3:18

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Sanctification, Holy Spirit, Consecration, Discipleship, Grace. Many worship songs connected to 2 Corinthians 3:18 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Sanctification
Holy Spirit
Consecration
Discipleship
Grace

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Spirit of the Living God

Response Hymn Deeper, Deeper in the Love of Jesus

Reflection Hymn Because Thou Hast Said

Closing Hymn More Like the Master

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Spirit of the Living God
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Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 3:18
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Sermon Sanctification
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Response Hymn Deeper, Deeper in the Love of Jesus
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Reflection Hymn Because Thou Hast Said
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Closing Hymn More Like the Master

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Because Thou Hast Said

Because Thou Hast Said is a brief Eucharistic hymn by Charles Wesley.

Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Breathe on Me, Breath of God is a compact prayer for the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

Deeper, Deeper in the Love of Jesus

This gospel hymn presents Christian conversion as the beginning of continuing spiritual formation.

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me is a prayer for the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to shape the believer's character.

How Beauteous Were The Marks Divine

How Beauteous Were The Marks Divine is a contemplative hymn on the beauty of Christ's humility, meekness, suffering, and holy love.

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling is a prayer for God’s transforming love to fill human life completely.

More Like the Master

More Like the Master is a prayer for sanctification measured by resemblance to Jesus Christ.

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

“Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” is a prayer for the Holy Spirit to transform the inner life rather than merely produce an impressive religious experience.

Spirit of the Living God

Spirit of the Living God is a compact prayer for the Holy Spirit’s renewing and sanctifying work.

Take Time to Be Holy

“Take Time to Be Holy” is a devotional hymn about sanctification as a life deliberately oriented toward God.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Sanctification Holy Spirit Consecration Discipleship Grace Prayer Holiness Christlikeness Pentecost Christian Service Divine Love Humility Spiritual Formation Worship Christian Character Christian perfection Christlike Character Communion Confession Cross Eternal life Eucharist Faith Glorification Indwelling of the Spirit Love for God Means of Grace Meekness Mission New Creation Obedience Passion Perseverance Renewal Response Scripture Second Coming Self-Denial Spiritual Growth Spiritual nourishment Spiritual Renewal Suffering of Christ Surrender Transformation Truth Wisdom