“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.
Hymns Based on Colossians 1:18
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Colossians 1:18
"He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence."
— Colossians 1:18
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Hope, Bride of Christ, Christ as foundation, Christian Social Witness, Communion of Saints. Many worship songs connected to Colossians 1:18 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Hope
- Bride of Christ
- Christ as foundation
- Christian Social Witness
- Communion of Saints
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
The Church's One Foundation
Closing Hymn
O Thou Eternal Christ of God
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Colossians 1:18
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Sermon Hope
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Reflection Hymn The Church's One Foundation
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Closing Hymn O Thou Eternal Christ of God
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
The Church's One Foundation is one of the most substantial English hymns about the nature, unity, suffering, and hope of the Christian church.