It's Me, It's Me, O Lord (Standing in the Need of Prayer) is an African American spiritual that turns prayer away from comparison and toward personal accountability before God.
Hymns Based on Luke 18:13
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 18:13
"But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn’t even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’"
— Luke 18:13
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Confession, Grace, Prayer, Repentance, Communion. Many worship songs connected to Luke 18:13 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Confession
- Grace
- Prayer
- Repentance
- Communion
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Let Us Break Bread Together
Reflection Hymn
Lord Have Mercy
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together
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Scripture Reading Luke 18:13
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Sermon Confession
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Reflection Hymn Lord Have Mercy
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Kyrie eleison is the ancient Greek acclamation meaning “Lord, have mercy.
Let Us Break Bread Together is an anonymous African American spiritual whose strongest documentary roots are on St.
Lord Have Mercy is the title used for James A.