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Hymns Based on Acts 1:9

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Acts 1:9

"When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight. While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing, who also said, "You men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who was received up from you into the sky, will come back in the same way as you saw him going into the sky.""

— Acts 1:9

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Ascension, Praise, Second Coming, Salvation, Worship. Many worship songs connected to Acts 1:9 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

  • Ascension
  • Praise
  • Second Coming
  • Salvation
  • Worship

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn At the Name of Jesus
Response Hymn Hallelujah! What a Savior
Reflection Hymn Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Example Worship Flow

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    Call to Worship Psalm 100
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    Scripture Reading Acts 1:9
  4. 4
    Sermon Ascension
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Hymns Inspired by This Passage

At the Name of Jesus

At the Name of Jesus is an Ascension hymn that places the worshiper inside the sweeping Christological movement of the New Testament: the eternal Word, creation, incarnation, obedient suffering, victory over death, exaltation, present lordship, and promised return.

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise is a major Ascension hymn that turns the departure of the risen Christ into a celebration of his continuing reign and ministry.

Hail Thee, Festival Day

Hail Thee, Festival Day is a festival hymn whose history joins a sixth-century Latin poem, medieval processional use, twentieth-century English translations, and one of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s most distinctive hymn tunes.

Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

“Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” is Charles Wesley’s exuberant proclamation of the present reign and future triumph of Jesus Christ.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Ascension Praise Second Coming Salvation Worship Atonement Christ's return Christian hope Christian obedience Creation Cross Easter Exaltation of Christ Good Friday Heaven Hope Incarnation Intercession Jesus Christ Joy and praise Kingship Kingship of Christ Lordship of Christ Name of Jesus Pentecost Redemption Resurrection Trinity

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