God the Omnipotent is best understood not simply as a hymn of divine power but as a prayer for peace formed from two nineteenth-century texts.
Hymns Based on James 3:17
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to James 3:17
"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."
— James 3:17
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Hope, Justice, Prayer, Wisdom, Compassion. Many worship songs connected to James 3:17 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Hope
- Justice
- Prayer
- Wisdom
- Compassion
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
God the Omnipotent
Reflection Hymn
Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading James 3:17
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Sermon Hope
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Response Hymn God the Omnipotent
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Reflection Hymn Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring
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Closing Hymn Wellspring of Wisdom
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring is a two-stanza English hymn of devotion to Christ, presenting Jesus as joy, holy wisdom, love, truth, hope, and the faithful guide of his people.
Wellspring of Wisdom is a late twentieth-century hymn by Miriam Therese Winter that treats divine Wisdom not merely as information but as a living source of holiness, discernment, compassion, and renewal.