Hymns Based on John 14:16

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 14:16

"I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever: the Spirit of truth, whom the world can’t receive, for it doesn’t see him and doesn’t know him. You know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."

— John 14:16

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Holy Spirit, Prayer, Pentecost, Worship, Sanctification. Many worship songs connected to John 14:16 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Holy Spirit
Prayer
Pentecost
Worship
Sanctification

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Come Down, O Love Divine

Response Hymn Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Reflection Hymn Because Thou Hast Said

Closing Hymn O Spirit of the Living God

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Come Down, O Love Divine
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Scripture Reading John 14:16
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Sermon Holy Spirit
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Response Hymn Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
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Reflection Hymn Because Thou Hast Said
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Closing Hymn O Spirit of the Living God

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Because Thou Hast Said

Because Thou Hast Said is a brief Eucharistic hymn by Charles Wesley.

Come Down, O Love Divine

Come Down, O Love Divine is a profound hymn of prayer and devotion centered on the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit.

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire is a corporate prayer for God to do within the church what the church cannot produce by effort alone.

Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove is a prayer for spiritual renewal.

Father in Heaven

Father in Heaven is a concise Trinitarian prayer hymn that asks God to bless his children with mercy, grace, unity, worship, and redemption.

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me is a prayer for the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to shape the believer's character.

Hover O'er Me, Holy Spirit

Hover O'er Me, Holy Spirit, historically published under the title Fill Me Now, is a prayer for the Holy Spirit's cleansing, comfort, power, and indwelling presence.

Joys Are Flowing Like A River

Joys Are Flowing Like A River, commonly known as Blessed Quietness, is a hymn of Spirit-given assurance, peace, and joy.

O Spirit of the Living God

O Spirit of the Living God is a powerful prayer for spiritual renewal and mission in the life of the church.

Spirit of the Living God

Spirit of the Living God is a compact prayer for the Holy Spirit’s renewing and sanctifying work.

Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Sweet, Sweet Spirit is Doris Mae Akers's 1962 gospel song about recognizing and responding to the Holy Spirit within gathered Christian worship.

We Believe in One True God

We Believe in One True God is a hymn of confession that proclaims the central doctrine of the Christian faith: belief in the triune God.

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Holy Spirit Prayer Pentecost Worship Sanctification Grace Praise Confession Consecration Trinity Assurance Church Comfort Faith Holiness Renewal Revival Spiritual Renewal Transformation Unity Call to Worship Christian Character Christian Community Christian fellowship Communion Confirmation Devotion Discipleship Divine Love Doctrine Eucharist Fruitfulness Indwelling of the Spirit Joy Love Means of Grace Mercy Mission Ordination Peace Presence of God Redemption Response Rest Salvation Spiritual nourishment Surrender Truth