Be Present at Our Table, Lord is John Cennick's four-line grace before a meal, conventionally dated 1741 from its earliest verified printing.
Hymns Based on Acts 2:46
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Acts 2:46
"They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer. Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together, and had all things in common. They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need. Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved."
— Acts 2:46
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Communion, Fellowship, Church, Discipleship, Holy Spirit. Many worship songs connected to Acts 2:46 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Communion
- Fellowship
- Church
- Discipleship
- Holy Spirit
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Come, and Let Us Sweetly Join
Response Hymn
Be Present at Our Table, Lord
Closing Hymn
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Come, and Let Us Sweetly Join
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Scripture Reading Acts 2:46
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Sermon Communion
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Response Hymn Be Present at Our Table, Lord
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Closing Hymn Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“Come, and Let Us Sweetly Join” turns Christian fellowship into an act of worship.
This twentieth-century communion hymn centers on the church as a community gathered by the Holy Spirit and conscious of Christ's presence.
I Come with Joy is Brian Wren's communion hymn about the Lord's Supper as encounter with Christ and incorporation into a reconciled community.
There's a Spirit in the Air is Brian Wren’s 1969 Pentecost hymn about recognizing the Holy Spirit through the visible life of Christ’s people.