“And Can It Be” is a hymn of astonishment before the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
Hymns Based on Hebrews 4:16
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Hebrews 4:16
"Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need."
— Hebrews 4:16
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Prayer, Assurance, Grace, Worship, Faith. Many worship songs connected to Hebrews 4:16 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Prayer
- Assurance
- Grace
- Worship
- Faith
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Father in Thy Mysterious Presence Kneeling
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Scripture Reading Hebrews 4:16
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Sermon Prayer
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Response Hymn And Can It Be
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Reflection Hymn Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat
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Closing Hymn We Bear the Strain of Earthly Care
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat is John Newton's hymn for a believer who knows both the need to pray and the difficulty of approaching God with a burdened conscience.
“Come, Ye Disconsolate” is a hymn for people who do not need their suffering minimized.
Dare to Be Brave, Dare to Be True is a direct hymn of Christian character and moral courage.
Does Jesus Care is a gospel hymn of pastoral assurance for believers facing pain, fear, temptation, and bereavement.
Father in Thy Mysterious Presence Kneeling is a communion hymn that expresses reverent awe before the sacramental mystery of the Lord Supper.
Grace Greater than Our Sin is a gospel hymn that celebrates the overwhelming power of God's grace to forgive and restore sinners.
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise is one of the classic hymns celebrating the ascension of Jesus Christ.
Heal Us, Emmanuel, Hear Our Prayer is a reflective hymn that expresses a sincere plea for spiritual healing and restoration.
Hear Thou In Love is a brief prayer response for congregational worship.
How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds is a hymn of personal devotion, comfort, and praise centered on the saving name of Jesus.
I Must Tell Jesus All Of My Trials is a gospel hymn of prayerful dependence on Christ.
I Need Thee Every Hour is a gospel hymn of continual dependence on Christ.
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.
Immortal Love, Forever Full is a hymn of reverent wonder before the inexhaustible love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
Jesus Remember Me is a short meditative chant associated with the ecumenical Taize Community in France.
Jesus, Where'er Thy People Meet turns the opening of a meeting room into a confession about the church itself.
Kyrie Eleison meaning Lord have mercy is one of the oldest prayers in Christian worship.
Lord Have Mercy is a musical setting of the ancient Christian prayer Kyrie eleison meaning Lord have mercy.
Lord of the Worlds Above is a prayerful hymn that reflects on the majesty and transcendence of God while inviting believers into humble communion with their Creator.
Maker in Whom We Live is a hymn of reverent prayer that celebrates God's sustaining presence and invites believers to approach the divine throne with confidence.
O Hear Our Prayer O Lord Our God is a reverent hymn of corporate supplication that reflects the church's dependence upon God.
O Thou Who Hearest Every Heartfelt Prayer is a brief worship response for prayer, invocation, or the opening of congregational worship.
O Thou, in Whose Presence is a deeply devotional hymn that expresses the believer's joy in the presence of Christ.
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior is a gospel hymn of urgent prayer and humble dependence on Christ.
Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire is one of the most profound hymns about prayer in the English hymn tradition.
Softly Now the Light of Day is a quiet evening hymn that turns the fading light into an invitation to prayer.
Sweet Hour of Prayer is a devotional hymn about the privilege, consolation, and persistence of Christian prayer.
Tell It to Jesus is a gospel hymn of pastoral comfort that encourages believers to bring every sorrow and burden directly to Christ in prayer.
The Beautiful Garden of Prayer is a gentle gospel hymn about meeting Jesus in prayer.
We Bear the Strain of Earthly Care is a hymn of Christian companionship with Christ.
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” is a nineteenth-century hymn about prayer under pressure.