By Gracious Powers is Fred Pratt Green's five-stanza English versification of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's seven-stanza German poem Von guten Mächten, written in a Berlin prison in December 1944.
Hymns Based on Matthew 26:39
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 26:39
"He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.""
— Matthew 26:39
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Comfort, Courage, Discipleship, Funeral, Hope. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 26:39 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Comfort
- Courage
- Discipleship
- Funeral
- Hope
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
By Gracious Powers
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Matthew 26:39
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Sermon Comfort
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Reflection Hymn By Gracious Powers