All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine is Francis Bland Tucker's 1938 hymn of praise to Christ shaped directly by Philippians 2:5-11.
Hymns Based on John 13:14
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 13:14
"Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came from God and was going to God, arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel and wrapped a towel around his waist. Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.” Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I don’t wash you, you have no part with me.” Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!” Jesus said to him, “Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.” For he knew him who would betray him; therefore he said, “You are not all clean.” So when he had washed their feet, put his outer garment back on, and sat down again, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you.”"
— John 13:14
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Service, Communion, Compassion, Humility. Many worship songs connected to John 13:14 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Discipleship
- Service
- Communion
- Compassion
- Humility
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine
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Scripture Reading John 13:14
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Sermon Discipleship
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Reflection Hymn Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See
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Closing Hymn Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See is a brief prayer of confession and discipleship.
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love is a hymn of Christian service shaped by Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet and by the command to love one’s neighbor.
Jesus' Hands Were Kind Hands is a compact children’s hymn that presents discipleship through the visible actions of Jesus.
Lord God Your Love Has Called Us Here is a modern hymn about the transforming initiative of divine love.
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service is Albert Frederick Bayly's hymn about the inseparability of worship and service.
“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” is a prayer that refuses to separate fellowship with Christ from service to other people.
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, originally titled Gift of Finest Wheat, is a Communion hymn in which receiving from Christ and becoming Christlike belong together.