Hymns Based on John 13:34

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 13:34

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

— John 13:34

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Love, Mission, Discipleship, Faith, Praise. Many worship songs connected to John 13:34 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Love
Mission
Discipleship
Faith
Praise

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Christ Loves the Church

Response Hymn O Holy Night

Reflection Hymn 'Tis the Old Time Religion

Closing Hymn God, Whose Love Is Reigning o'er Us

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Christ Loves the Church
3
Scripture Reading John 13:34
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Sermon Love
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Response Hymn O Holy Night
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Reflection Hymn 'Tis the Old Time Religion
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Closing Hymn God, Whose Love Is Reigning o'er Us

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

'Tis the Old Time Religion

“'Tis the Old Time Religion” belongs to the traditional song family more commonly indexed as “Old Time Religion” or “Give Me That Old-Time Religion.

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Blest Be the Tie That Binds presents Christian fellowship as something deeper than friendliness or institutional membership.

Christ Loves the Church

Christ Loves the Church is a modern hymn that celebrates the enduring love of Christ for the community of believers.

God, Whose Love Is Reigning o'er Us

God, Whose Love Is Reigning o'er Us is a hymn of praise that celebrates the transforming power of divine love.

Lord God Your Love Has Called Us Here

Lord God Your Love Has Called Us Here is a modern hymn that celebrates Christian community as a response to God's love.

O Holy Night

O Holy Night is the familiar English form of a French Christmas song that joins contemplation of Christ's birth with a widening vision of hope, worship, peace, and human solidarity.

The Gift of Love

The Gift of Love is a copyrighted twentieth-century hymn by Hal H.

The Light of God Is Falling

The Light of God Is Falling is a hymn about finding Christ's call in ordinary life.

We Are One in the Spirit

We Are One in the Spirit is a modern Christian song about the visible consequences of belonging to Christ.

Where Charity and Love Prevail

Where Charity and Love Prevail is a modern English paraphrase of the ancient Latin Maundy Thursday chant Ubi caritas.

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