Come Back Quickly to the Lord is a penitential hymn that calls believers to sincere repentance and renewed fellowship with God.
Hymns Based on Joel 2:12
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Joel 2:12
""Yet even now," says Yahweh, "turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning." Tear your heart, and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity."
— Joel 2:12
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Confession, Lent, Repentance, Discipleship, Forgiveness. Many worship songs connected to Joel 2:12 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Confession
- Lent
- Repentance
- Discipleship
- Forgiveness
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
Response Hymn
Come Back Quickly to the Lord
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
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Scripture Reading Joel 2:12
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Sermon Confession
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Response Hymn Come Back Quickly to the Lord
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days is a classic Lenten hymn that reflects on Christ's forty day fast and temptation in the wilderness.