“Were You There” is an African American spiritual that turns the Passion narrative into an act of searching, personal contemplation.
Hymns Based on Luke 23:55
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 23:55
"The women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and saw the tomb, and how his body was laid."
— Luke 23:55
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of African American Spiritual, Contemplation, Crucifixion of Christ, Good Friday, Holy Week. Many worship songs connected to Luke 23:55 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- African American Spiritual
- Contemplation
- Crucifixion of Christ
- Good Friday
- Holy Week
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Were You There
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Luke 23:55
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Sermon African American Spiritual
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Reflection Hymn Were You There