A Candle Is Burning is Sandra Dean's 1986 song for the lighting of the Advent wreath.
Hymns Based on Isaiah 9:2
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Isaiah 9:2
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death."
— Isaiah 9:2
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Light, Advent, Christmas, Incarnation, Peace. Many worship songs connected to Isaiah 9:2 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Light
- Advent
- Christmas
- Incarnation
- Peace
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Response Hymn
Silent Night, Holy Night
Reflection Hymn
A Candle Is Burning
Closing Hymn
Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
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3
Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:2
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Sermon Light
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5
Response Hymn Silent Night, Holy Night
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6
Reflection Hymn A Candle Is Burning
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Closing Hymn Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Blessed Be the God of Israel is Michael Perry's metrical paraphrase of the Benedictus, Zechariah's prophetic song in Luke 1:68-79.
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light is the English form of one stanza from Johann Rist's 1641 German Christmas hymn Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist.
Canticle of Light and Darkness, as represented in this record, is the Christmas response numbered 205c in The United Methodist Hymnal rather than the complete hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful.
Silent Night, Holy Night has become so familiar that its quietness can obscure how distinctive it is.
“Watchman, Tell Us of the Night” is a hymn of expectant dialogue.