Hymns Based on Psalm 118:24

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 118:24

"The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is Yahweh’s doing. It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!"

— Psalm 118:24

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Praise, Thanksgiving, Creation, Joy, Worship. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 118:24 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Praise
Thanksgiving
Creation
Joy
Worship

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Morning Has Broken

Response Hymn This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made

Reflection Hymn O Day of Rest and Gladness

Example Worship Flow

1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
2
Opening Hymn Morning Has Broken
3
Scripture Reading Psalm 118:24
4
Sermon Praise
5
Response Hymn This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made
6
Reflection Hymn O Day of Rest and Gladness
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Closing Hymn Rise to Greet the Sun

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Morning Has Broken

Morning Has Broken is a twentieth-century hymn of morning thanksgiving and praise for creation.

My God, I Thank Thee

My God, I Thank Thee is a hymn of gratitude that invites believers to begin each day with praise for God's goodness revealed in creation and daily life.

O Day of Rest and Gladness

O Day of Rest and Gladness is a hymn for the Lord's Day, celebrating weekly worship as a gift of joy, light, rest, and renewal.

Rise to Greet the Sun

Rise to Greet the Sun is a hymn that celebrates the beginning of a new day as an opportunity for praise and gratitude toward God.

This Is the Day

This Is the Day is Les Garrett's 1967 Scripture chorus based on Psalm 118:24.

This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made

This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made is Isaac Watts's 1719 Christian paraphrase of Psalm 118:24-26.

Welcome, Happy Morning

Welcome, Happy Morning is a jubilant Easter hymn that greets the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the decisive turning point of history.

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