Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word is Catherine Winkworth's 1858 English translation of Tobias Clausnitzer's seventeenth-century German hymn Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier.
Hymns Based on Luke 10:39
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 10:39
"As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard his word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.” Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”"
— Luke 10:39
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Call to Worship, Discipleship, Faith, Freedom and Liberation, Healing. Many worship songs connected to Luke 10:39 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Call to Worship
- Discipleship
- Faith
- Freedom and Liberation
- Healing
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
Closing Hymn
Woman in the Night
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
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Scripture Reading Luke 10:39
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Sermon Call to Worship
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Closing Hymn Woman in the Night
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Woman in the Night is Brian Wren’s hymn about the women whose encounters with Jesus form an essential thread through the Gospel story.