Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here) is an African American prayer song whose central request is almost elemental: Lord, come near.
Hymns Based on James 5:13
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to James 5:13
"Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed."
— James 5:13
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Prayer, African American Spiritual, Call to Worship, Comfort, Compassion. Many worship songs connected to James 5:13 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Prayer
- African American Spiritual
- Call to Worship
- Comfort
- Compassion
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here)
Response Hymn
O Christ, the Healer
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here)
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3
Scripture Reading James 5:13
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Sermon Prayer
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Response Hymn O Christ, the Healer
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
O Christ, the Healer is Fred Pratt Green's prayer for wholeness in a world marked by bodily illness, inner conflict, damaged relationships, and social disorder.