For the Healing of the Nations is a twentieth-century Christian hymn that treats worship as a place where the church brings public life before God.
Hymns Based on Matthew 5:9
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God."
— Matthew 5:9
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Peace, Hope, Reconciliation, Justice, Mission. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 5:9 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Peace
- Hope
- Reconciliation
- Justice
- Mission
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
We Utter Our Cry
Reflection Hymn
For the Healing of the Nations
Closing Hymn
O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn We Utter Our Cry
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3
Scripture Reading Matthew 5:9
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Sermon Peace
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Reflection Hymn For the Healing of the Nations
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Closing Hymn O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Let There Be Peace on Earth is a twentieth-century inspirational song that has become part of the worship repertoire of many churches.
O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines is a two-stanza hymn by Carl Pickens Daw Jr.
O God of Every Nation is a four-stanza prayer for peace, justice, repentance, and the healing of a divided world.
Our Earth We Now Lament to See is Charles Wesley’s corporate prayer for peace in a world disfigured by war.
We Utter Our Cry is a Christian prayer for peace that refuses to separate worship from the conditions in which people actually live.