Hymns Based on Colossians 2:14

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Colossians 2:14

"wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us. He has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross. Having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."

— Colossians 2:14

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Grace, Assurance, Atonement, Cross, Lent. Many worship songs connected to Colossians 2:14 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

Opening Hymn Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle

Response Hymn At the Cross

Reflection Hymn In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle
3
Scripture Reading Colossians 2:14
4
Sermon Grace
5
Response Hymn At the Cross
6
Reflection Hymn In the Cross of Christ I Glory
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Closing Hymn It Is Well with My Soul

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

At the Cross

At the Cross is the gospel-song form of an Isaac Watts Passion hymn first published in 1707.

I Remember When My Burdens Rolled Away

I Remember When My Burdens Rolled Away is a testimony song built around remembered deliverance.

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

“In the Cross of Christ I Glory” is a nineteenth-century hymn that takes Paul’s language in Galatians 6:14 as its governing idea: the cross becomes the believer’s true ground of glory.

It Is Well with My Soul

It Is Well with My Soul is a gospel hymn that refuses to equate spiritual peace with an easy life.

Jesus Paid It All

“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

“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.

Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle

Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle is a Passion hymn that treats the cross not as the collapse of Christ’s mission but as the place of his victory.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Grace Assurance Atonement Cross Lent Redemption Forgiveness Peace Praise Salvation Worship Burden Bearing Christian hope Comfort Communion Conversion Discipleship Faith Good Friday Holy Week Hope Joy Justification Passion of Christ Prayer Repentance Second Coming Suffering Testimony The Cross Trust in God