Hymns Based on Psalm 4:8

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 4:8

"In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety."

— Psalm 4:8

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Prayer, Assurance, Peace, Trust, Providence. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 4:8 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Prayer
Assurance
Peace
Trust
Providence

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night

Response Hymn Savior, Breathe an Evening Blessing

Reflection Hymn God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night
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Scripture Reading Psalm 4:8
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Sermon Prayer
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Response Hymn Savior, Breathe an Evening Blessing
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Reflection Hymn God, That Madest Earth and Heaven
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Closing Hymn Lead Me, Lord

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night

“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night” is an evening hymn that turns the close of the day into a small pattern of Christian discipleship.

God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

God, That Madest Earth and Heaven is an evening-and-morning hymn that places ordinary human rhythms—work, sleep, waking, and renewed labor—within the providence of the Creator.

Lead Me, Lord

“Lead Me, Lord” is unusual among familiar hymnal pieces because it began not as an independent congregational hymn but as the closing movement of a substantial Anglican anthem.

Now the Day Is Over

Now the Day Is Over is an English evening hymn by Sabine Baring-Gould that turns the fading of daylight into an act of Christian trust.

Now, on Land and Sea Descending

Now, on Land and Sea Descending is an evening hymn that turns the fading of daylight into an act of trust.

Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise

“Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise” is a hymn for the moment when gathered worship becomes Christian sending.

Savior, Breathe an Evening Blessing

“Savior, Breathe an Evening Blessing” is an evening prayer that gathers confession, danger, darkness, and the possibility of death into one act of trust in Christ.

Savior! Hear Us, We Pray

Savior! Hear Us, We Pray is a compact morning prayer that places the whole day under Christ's care.

Softly Now the Light of Day

Softly Now the Light of Day is George Washington Doane’s 1824 evening hymn, originally published in Songs by the Way.

Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear

Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear is an evening hymn centered on the abiding presence of Christ.

The Day Is Past and Over

The Day Is Past and Over is an evening hymn that turns the close of the day into an act of Christian prayer.

The Shadows of the Evening Hours

The Shadows of the Evening Hours is Adelaide Anne Procter’s Victorian evening prayer in verse.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Prayer Assurance Peace Trust Providence Evening Evening Prayer Protection Rest Worship Christian hope Thanksgiving Comfort Confession Divine protection Evening Worship Forgiveness Hope Abiding in Christ Angels Children Children's Worship Choral Anthem Christ's Care Christ's Compassion Communion with God Creation Daily Guidance Dependence on Christ Devotion Divine Omniscience Faith Funeral God's care Guidance Healing Jesus Christ Light Love Mercy Morning Prayer Mortality Praise Purity Of Heart Repentance Rest In God Righteousness Safety Scripture Sinlessness Trinity Work