According to Thy Gracious Word is James Montgomery's Communion hymn of obedient remembrance.
Hymns Based on Luke 23:42
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 23:42
"He said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom." Jesus said to him, "Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.""
— Luke 23:42
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Grace, Communion, Cross, Hope, Lent. Many worship songs connected to Luke 23:42 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Grace
- Communion
- Cross
- Hope
- Lent
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Jesus Remember Me
Reflection Hymn
According to Thy Gracious Word
Closing Hymn
Are Ye Able
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Luke 23:42
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Sermon Grace
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Response Hymn Jesus Remember Me
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Reflection Hymn According to Thy Gracious Word
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Closing Hymn Are Ye Able
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Are Ye Able turns a difficult Gospel exchange into a congregational examination of discipleship.
Do, Lord, Remember Me is an African American spiritual built around a compact biblical prayer for God’s merciful attention.
Jesus Remember Me is a short meditative chant associated with the ecumenical Taize Community in France.
Remember Me is a reflective hymn rooted in the prayer of the repentant thief in the Gospel of Luke.
“There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood” is William Cowper's vivid meditation on cleansing and redemption through the death of Christ.