At the Cross is the gospel-song form of an Isaac Watts Passion hymn first published in 1707.
Hymns Based on Colossians 2:13
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Colossians 2:13
"You were dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh. He made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us. He has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross."
— Colossians 2:13
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Grace, Assurance, Atonement, Cross, Lent. Many worship songs connected to Colossians 2:13 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Grace
- Assurance
- Atonement
- Cross
- Lent
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
At the Cross
Reflection Hymn
Christ the Victorious
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Colossians 2:13
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Sermon Grace
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Response Hymn At the Cross
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Reflection Hymn Christ the Victorious
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Closing Hymn In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Christ the Victorious is a modern hymn that celebrates the triumph of Jesus Christ over sin, death, and the powers of evil.
I Remember When My Burdens Rolled Away is a gospel testimony hymn about the relief and joy that come when a sinner brings heavy burdens to Christ.
In the Cross of Christ I Glory is a hymn that centers Christian devotion on the redemptive work of Christ's crucifixion.
“Jesus Paid It All” is a nineteenth-century American gospel hymn centered on the sufficiency of Christ’s saving work.
“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” is a gospel hymn that makes the cross of Christ the continuing center of Christian faith rather than only an event to be remembered at particular seasons.