Christ of the Upward Way is a hymn of discipleship, courage, and consecrated response.
Hymns Based on Isaiah 6:8
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Isaiah 6:8
"I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me!”"
— Isaiah 6:8
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Mission, Discipleship, Obedience, Service, Call to Worship. Many worship songs connected to Isaiah 6:8 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Mission
- Discipleship
- Obedience
- Service
- Call to Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather
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Scripture Reading Isaiah 6:8
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Sermon Mission
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Reflection Hymn Christ of the Upward Way
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Closing Hymn Here I Am, Lord
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
God Hath Spoken by the Prophets is a twentieth century hymn that celebrates the continuing call of God's word to justice and faithful living.
Here I Am, Lord is a hymn about the encounter between divine compassion and human vocation.
Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather is a hymn that celebrates the gathered community of believers meeting in the presence of God.
It May Not Be on the Mountain's Height, better known by its refrain I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go, is a gospel hymn of willing service.
Lord Speak to Me is a nineteenth century hymn by Frances Ridley Havergal that expresses a prayer for faithful Christian service.
“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” is the widely used English form of Cesáreo Gabaráin’s Spanish song “Pescador de Hombres.
My Master, See, the Time Has Come is a missionary hymn that calls believers to respond faithfully to Christ's command to proclaim the gospel.
Open My Eyes, That I May See is a devotional hymn of prayer and spiritual openness written by Clara Hester Scott in the late nineteenth century.
See How Great a Flame Aspires is a vivid missionary hymn by Charles Wesley that celebrates the spreading power of the gospel through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Send Me, Lord is a hymn of commitment and availability that expresses the believer's willingness to respond to God's call.
The Voice of God is Calling is a powerful clarion call to social action and prophetic ministry.
Whom Shall I Send? is a modern hymn by Fred Pratt Green that reflects on the biblical theme of God's call to service.