Father and Friend! Thy Light, Thy Love is a hymn of praise to the God whose glory, love, and presence are known throughout creation.
Hymns Based on Acts 17:28
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Acts 17:28
"that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 'For in him we live, and move, and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'For we are also his offspring.'"
— Acts 17:28
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Praise, Worship, Faith, Providence, Creation. Many worship songs connected to Acts 17:28 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Praise
- Worship
- Faith
- Providence
- Creation
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
God of Many Names
Response Hymn
Maker in Whom We Live
Reflection Hymn
Father and Friend! Thy Light, Thy Love
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn God of Many Names
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Scripture Reading Acts 17:28
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Sermon Praise
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Response Hymn Maker in Whom We Live
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Reflection Hymn Father and Friend! Thy Light, Thy Love
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Closing Hymn Great Spirit, Now I Pray
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
God of Many Names is a contemporary hymn that celebrates the richness and mystery of God's identity.
Great Spirit, Now I Pray is a hymn that reflects the intersection of Christian faith and Indigenous expressions of reverence for the Creator.
How Can We Name a Love is a modern hymn that explores the many ways God's presence and love are experienced in the world.
Maker in Whom We Live is a hymn of reverent prayer that celebrates God's sustaining presence and invites believers to approach the divine throne with confidence.