Lord of the Worlds Above is Isaac Watts’s metrical paraphrase of Psalm 84, a psalm of longing for the dwelling place of God.
Hymns Based on Psalm 84:10
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 84:10
"For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly. Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you."
— Psalm 84:10
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Church, God's Presence, Longing for God, Pilgrimage, Prayer. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 84:10 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Church
- God's Presence
- Longing for God
- Pilgrimage
- Prayer
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Lord of the Worlds Above
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Psalm 84:10
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Sermon Church
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Reflection Hymn Lord of the Worlds Above