Amen is Carl Eugene Wiltse's compact setting of an ancient biblical response.
Hymns Based on Nehemiah 8:6
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Nehemiah 8:6
"Then Ezra blessed Yahweh, the great God. All the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” with the lifting up of their hands. They bowed their heads, and worshiped Yahweh with their faces to the ground."
— Nehemiah 8:6
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Benediction, Congregational Response, Doxology, Praise, Prayer. Many worship songs connected to Nehemiah 8:6 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Benediction
- Congregational Response
- Doxology
- Praise
- Prayer
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Amen
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Opening Hymn Amen
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Scripture Reading Nehemiah 8:6
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Sermon Benediction
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Amens are sung responses rather than a single strophic hymn.