I Sought the Lord is a reflective hymn text that expresses the mystery of divine grace in the life of the believer.
Hymns Based on Luke 15:7
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 15:7
"I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance."
— Luke 15:7
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Grace, Repentance, Salvation, Assurance, Call to Worship. Many worship songs connected to Luke 15:7 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Grace
- Repentance
- Salvation
- Assurance
- Call to Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Seek the Lord
Response Hymn
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Reflection Hymn
I Sought the Lord
Closing Hymn
Rescue the Perishing
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Seek the Lord
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Scripture Reading Luke 15:7
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Sermon Grace
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Response Hymn Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
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Reflection Hymn I Sought the Lord
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Closing Hymn Rescue the Perishing
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
"Rescue the Perishing" is a gospel hymn about compassionate evangelism and the restoration of people who are spiritually endangered or estranged.
Seek the Lord is a reflective hymn by Methodist hymn writer Frederick Pratt Green that calls believers to repentance and renewed trust in God's mercy.
“Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” is an invitation hymn built around a striking combination of gentleness and urgency.