Hymns Based on Colossians 1:20

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Colossians 1:20

"For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, and through him to reconcile all things to himself by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross."

— Colossians 1:20

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Assurance, Cross, Hope, Mission, Peace. Many worship songs connected to Colossians 1:20 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Assurance
Cross
Hope
Mission
Peace

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn O Savior, Precious Savior

Response Hymn O Love of God, How Strong and True

Reflection Hymn Behold a Broken World

Closing Hymn O Thou Eternal Christ of God

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn O Savior, Precious Savior
3
Scripture Reading Colossians 1:20
4
Sermon Assurance
5
Response Hymn O Love of God, How Strong and True
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Reflection Hymn Behold a Broken World
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Closing Hymn O Thou Eternal Christ of God

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Behold a Broken World

Behold a Broken World is Timothy Dudley-Smith's congregational intercession for a world marked by violence, deprivation, fear, and division.

Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow

Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow is a Passion hymn centered on what its first published setting calls “the mystery of the divine humiliation.

O Love of God, How Strong and True

O Love of God, How Strong and True is Horatius Bonar's expansive meditation on divine love as something far greater than religious sentiment.

O Savior, Precious Savior

O Savior, Precious Savior is a hymn of adoration in which personal love for Christ expands into the public confession of his saving work, divine fullness, glory, and kingship.

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.

Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love

Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love is a late nineteenth-century gospel hymn centered on the peace believers receive through Jesus Christ.

Walk On, O People of God

Walk On, O People of God is the English form of Cesáreo Gabaráin’s Spanish hymn “Camina, pueblo de Dios,” also associated with the title “Nueva Creación.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Assurance Cross Hope Mission Peace Atonement Discipleship Faith Grace Incarnation Justice Kingdom of God Lent Salvation Adoration Christian Life Christian Social Witness Christology Comfort Creation Divine Love Divinity of Christ Glory Good Friday Humanity of Christ Jesus Christ Joy Kingship of Christ Love of Christ Name of Jesus Palm Sunday Passion of Christ Perseverance Praise Prayer Providence Redemption Resurrection Savior Social Holiness Suffering Worship