Savior of the Nations, Come is one of the most significant Advent hymns in the Lutheran tradition and a cornerstone of Reformation hymnody.
Hymns Based on Luke 1:26
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 1:26
"Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!" But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be. The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.' He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom." Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?" The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God. Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For everything spoken by God is possible." Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her."
— Luke 1:26
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christmas, Incarnation, Advent, Mary, Nativity. Many worship songs connected to Luke 1:26 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Christmas
- Incarnation
- Advent
- Mary
- Nativity
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly
Response Hymn
Savior of the Nations, Come
Reflection Hymn
The First One Ever
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly
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Scripture Reading Luke 1:26
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Sermon Christmas
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Response Hymn Savior of the Nations, Come
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Reflection Hymn The First One Ever
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Closing Hymn To a Maid Engaged to Joseph
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly is a hymn that celebrates the role of Mary in the story of salvation while focusing firmly on the incarnation of Christ.
The First One Ever is a Christmas hymn that reflects on the role of Mary as the first person to learn of the coming of Jesus.
To a Maid Engaged to Joseph is a modern hymn that retells the biblical story of the Annunciation with poetic clarity and theological depth.