Hymns Based on Colossians 1:16

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Colossians 1:16

"For by him were all things created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things are held together."

— Colossians 1:16

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Praise, Worship, Creation, Providence, Mission. Many worship songs connected to Colossians 1:16 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
  • Creation
  • Providence
  • Mission

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Example Worship Flow

  1. 1
    Call to Worship Psalm 100
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  3. 3
    Scripture Reading Colossians 1:16
  4. 4
    Sermon Praise
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    Reflection Hymn Christ, Mighty Savior
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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.

Christ, Mighty Savior

Christ, Mighty Savior is a modern hymn that celebrates the universal lordship and saving power of Jesus Christ.

Morning Glory, Starlit Sky

Morning Glory, Starlit Sky is a modern hymn that celebrates the beauty and wonder of creation as a testimony to the glory of God.

My Father Is Omnipotent

My Father Is Omnipotent, more widely known as 'It Took a Miracle,' joins wonder at creation with personal testimony about salvation.

O God Who Shaped Creation

O God Who Shaped Creation is a hymn that celebrates the divine work of creation while calling believers to faithful stewardship of the world God has made.

O Jesus, My King and My Sovereign

O Jesus, My King and My Sovereign is a joyful hymn that proclaims the lordship of Christ and the believer's delight in belonging to his kingdom.

O Thou Eternal Christ of God

“O Thou Eternal Christ of God” is a twentieth-century hymn that sees Palm Sunday not merely as a scene from the past but as a revelation of Christ’s continuing kingship.

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Of the Father's Love Begotten is one of the oldest hymns still sung in Christian worship, offering a profound poetic meditation on the eternal nature of Christ and the mystery of the incarnation.