If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee is a hymn of trust that refuses to confuse faith with a trouble-free life.
Hymns Based on Matthew 6:33
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 6:33
"“Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient."
— Matthew 6:33
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Trust, Discipleship, Kingdom of God, Providence, Assurance. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 6:33 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Trust
- Discipleship
- Kingdom of God
- Providence
- Assurance
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee
Closing Hymn
Rise Up, O Men of God
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Matthew 6:33
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Sermon Trust
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Reflection Hymn If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee
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Closing Hymn Rise Up, O Men of God
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Rise to Greet the Sun is a Chinese Christian morning hymn in which the beginning of the day becomes a school of discipleship.
Rise Up, O Men of God is a 1911 hymn of Christian vocation written for the Presbyterian Brotherhood Movement.
“Seek Ye First” is a Scripture song that turns several teachings of Jesus into a compact act of discipleship.