Beams of Heaven as I Go is Charles Albert Tindley's gospel hymn of pilgrimage, struggle, and durable hope.
Hymns Based on 2 Corinthians 4:8
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 2 Corinthians 4:8
"We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;"
— 2 Corinthians 4:8
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Assurance, Faith, Hope, Perseverance, Comfort. Many worship songs connected to 2 Corinthians 4:8 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Assurance
- Faith
- Hope
- Perseverance
- Comfort
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Reflection Hymn
Beams of Heaven as I Go
Example Worship Flow
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1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 4:8
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3
Sermon Assurance
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4
Response Hymn There Is a Balm in Gilead
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5
Reflection Hymn Beams of Heaven as I Go
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6
Closing Hymn I've Seen the Lightning Flashing
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
I've Seen the Lightning Flashing is a gospel hymn of assurance in the presence of Christ.
Nobody Knows the Trouble I See is one of the most widely recognized African American spirituals, expressing both deep sorrow and enduring hope in God.
There Is a Balm in Gilead turns a biblical question of woundedness into a Christian confession of hope.