Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come is Brian Arthur Wren's 1986 hymn inspired by Isaiah 60 and its vision of a radiant restored city drawing the nations toward God's glory.
Hymns Based on Isaiah 60:3
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Isaiah 60:3
"“Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh’s glory has risen on you! For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising."
— Isaiah 60:3
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Epiphany, Hope, Incarnation, Light, Mission. Many worship songs connected to Isaiah 60:3 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Epiphany
- Hope
- Incarnation
- Light
- Mission
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
Reflection Hymn
Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come
Closing Hymn
De Tierra Lejana Venimos
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
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3
Scripture Reading Isaiah 60:3
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Sermon Epiphany
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Reflection Hymn Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come
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Closing Hymn De Tierra Lejana Venimos
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
As with Gladness Men of Old is an Epiphany hymn by William Chatterton Dix, first published in 1859.
De Tierra Lejana Venimos is a Spanish language hymn that reflects the Epiphany story of travelers journeying from distant lands to encounter the Christ child.
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright is one of the most celebrated chorales of the Lutheran tradition.
We Three Kings is one of the most beloved Christmas and Epiphany carols in the English speaking world.