Hymns Based on Isaiah 53:4

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Isaiah 53:4

"He was despised and rejected by men, a man of suffering and acquainted with disease. He was despised as one from whom men hide their face; and we didn’t respect him. Surely he has borne our sickness and carried our suffering; yet we considered him plagued, struck by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed."

— Isaiah 53:4

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Cross, Atonement, Praise, Lent, Salvation. Many worship songs connected to Isaiah 53:4 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Cross
Atonement
Praise
Lent
Salvation

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

Response Hymn At the Cross

Reflection Hymn Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine
3
Scripture Reading Isaiah 53:4
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Sermon Cross
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Response Hymn At the Cross
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Reflection Hymn Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow
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Closing Hymn Hallelujah! What a Savior

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine is Francis Bland Tucker's 1938 hymn of praise to Christ shaped directly by Philippians 2:5-11.

At the Cross

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

Behold the Savior of Mankind

Behold the Savior of Mankind is a compact meditation on Christ's crucifixion.

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.

Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus

Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus is a hymn of Christ’s suffering, atoning death, heavenly intercession, and exalted glory.

Hallelujah! What a Savior

Hallelujah! What a Savior is a compact meditation on the person and saving work of Jesus Christ.

How Beauteous Were the Marks Divine

How Beauteous Were the Marks Divine is a hymn of contemplation and discipleship drawn from Arthur Cleveland Coxe's longer poem “Hymn to the Redeemer.

Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned

Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned is a hymn of adoration centered on the beauty, majesty, grace, and saving work of Jesus Christ.

O Crucified Redeemer

O Crucified Redeemer is a Passiontide hymn that refuses to leave the cross safely in the past.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Cross Atonement Praise Lent Salvation Assurance Grace Incarnation Jesus Christ Redemption Worship Discipleship Good Friday Humility Repentance Resurrection Suffering Ascension Christ the King Christ's Glory Christlike Character Compassion Confession Conversion Divinity of Christ Forgiveness Heaven Humanity of Christ Intercession Joy Kingship Meekness Passion of Christ Peace Sanctification Second Coming Servanthood Social Justice Suffering of Christ The Cross