A Charge to Keep I Have is a hymn of Christian vocation and accountability.
Hymns Based on 2 Timothy 4:7
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing."
— 2 Timothy 4:7
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Perseverance, Discipleship, Faith, Assurance, Christian Life. Many worship songs connected to 2 Timothy 4:7 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Perseverance
- Discipleship
- Faith
- Assurance
- Christian Life
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn For All the Saints
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Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 4:7
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4
Sermon Perseverance
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5
Response Hymn Conquering Now and Still to Conquer
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Reflection Hymn A Charge to Keep I Have
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Closing Hymn Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Am I a Soldier of the Cross is Isaac Watts's searching hymn of Christian courage, perseverance, and public loyalty to Christ.
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve is Philip Doddridge's hymn of Christian perseverance, first published posthumously in 1755.
Christ of the Upward Way is a hymn of discipleship, courage, and consecrated response.
Conquering Now and Still to Conquer, commonly known as Victory Through Grace, is a vigorous gospel hymn about Christ's kingship and the believer's perseverance under his command.
For All the Saints is one of the most beloved hymns celebrating the faithful witness of Christians throughout history.
March On, O Soul, With Strength is a hymn of Christian courage and perseverance.
My Jesus, I Love Thee is a first-person confession in which love for Christ answers Christ's prior love.
Sing The Wondrous Love Of Jesus, widely known by the refrain title When We All Get to Heaven, is a gospel hymn of Christian hope.
Yield Not To Temptation is a gospel hymn of moral vigilance, spiritual resistance, and dependence on Christ.