Hope of the World is a twentieth-century prayer hymn that addresses Christ as the church’s true hope in the midst of conflict, hunger, moral failure, suffering, and death.
Hymns Based on Colossians 1:27
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Colossians 1:27
"to whom God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
— Colossians 1:27
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Bread of Life, Christ the Shepherd, Communion, Compassion, Discipleship. Many worship songs connected to Colossians 1:27 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Bread of Life
- Christ the Shepherd
- Communion
- Compassion
- Discipleship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Hope of the World
Closing Hymn
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
Example Worship Flow
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1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Scripture Reading Colossians 1:27
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3
Sermon Bread of Life
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4
Reflection Hymn Hope of the World
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Closing Hymn You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, originally titled Gift of Finest Wheat, is a Communion hymn in which receiving from Christ and becoming Christlike belong together.