Christ of the Upward Way is a hymn of discipleship that turns the Christian life into a prayer for steady movement after Christ.
Hymns Based on Matthew 4:19
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 4:19
"Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.” They immediately left their nets and followed him."
— Matthew 4:19
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Obedience, Service, Consecration, Call of Christ. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 4:19 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Discipleship
- Obedience
- Service
- Consecration
- Call of Christ
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Christ of the Upward Way
Closing Hymn
Jesus Calls Me, I Must Follow
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Matthew 4:19
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Sermon Discipleship
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Reflection Hymn Christ of the Upward Way
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Closing Hymn Jesus Calls Me, I Must Follow
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Jesus Calls Me, I Must Follow is a compact gospel song about Christian discipleship: Christ calls, and the believer answers with obedience, trust, and perseverance.
Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult is a hymn of Christian discipleship centered on the continuing summons of Christ.
“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” is the widely used English form of Cesáreo Gabaráin’s Spanish song “Pescador de Hombres.