Canticle of Prayer is a twentieth-century Scripture canticle rather than a conventional stanza hymn.
Hymns Based on Psalm 145:18
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 145:18
"Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth."
— Psalm 145:18
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Prayer, Call to Worship, Faith, Worship, African American Spiritual. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 145:18 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Prayer
- Call to Worship
- Faith
- Worship
- African American Spiritual
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here)
Reflection Hymn
Canticle of Prayer
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Opening Hymn Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here)
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3
Scripture Reading Psalm 145:18
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4
Sermon Prayer
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5
Reflection Hymn Canticle of Prayer
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here) is an African American prayer song whose central request is almost elemental: Lord, come near.
Let Us Pray to the Lord is a brief congregational prayer response rooted in the litany tradition of Byzantine Christian worship.