Hymns Based on Luke 2:29

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 2:29

"Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples; a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."

— Luke 2:29

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Advent, Hope, Peace, Worship, Christmas. Many worship songs connected to Luke 2:29 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Advent
Hope
Peace
Worship
Christmas

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory

Response Hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Reflection Hymn A Candle Is Burning

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory
3
Scripture Reading Luke 2:29
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Sermon Advent
5
Response Hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
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Reflection Hymn A Candle Is Burning
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Closing Hymn Canticle of Simeon

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

A Candle Is Burning

A Candle Is Burning is Sandra Dean's 1986 song for the lighting of the Advent wreath.

Angels from the Realms of Glory

Angels from the Realms of Glory is James Montgomery's Christmas hymn of proclamation and adoration, first published in 1816.

Canticle of Simeon

Canticle of Simeon reflects the joyful recognition of God's salvation revealed in Jesus Christ.

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus is one of the most beloved Advent hymns in the Christian tradition.

Go Now in Peace

Go Now in Peace is not a full narrative hymn but a compact sung benediction.

Let Us Now Depart in Thy Peace

Let Us Now Depart in Thy Peace is a hymn of dismissal inspired by the biblical Song of Simeon.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Advent Hope Peace Worship Christmas Epiphany Incarnation Salvation Thanksgiving Adoration Advent hope Angelic proclamation Angelic Worship Assurance Benediction Children Christ the King Christian witness Communion Divine Love Faith God's Presence Grace Joy Kingship of Christ Light Light of Christ Love Messianic hope Nativity Praise Preparation for Christmas Sending Forth Worship of Christ