Hymns Based on Revelation 1:17

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Revelation 1:17

"When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last, and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever. Amen. I have the keys of Death and of Hades."

— Revelation 1:17

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Easter, Resurrection, Praise, Hope, Joy. Many worship songs connected to Revelation 1:17 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Easter
Resurrection
Praise
Hope
Joy

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Response Hymn Welcome, Happy Morning

Reflection Hymn Awake, My Heart, with Gladness

Closing Hymn Christ Is Risen

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
2
Opening Hymn Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
3
Scripture Reading Revelation 1:17
4
Sermon Easter
5
Response Hymn Welcome, Happy Morning
6
Reflection Hymn Awake, My Heart, with Gladness
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Closing Hymn Christ Is Risen

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Awake, My Heart, with Gladness

Awake, My Heart, with Gladness is the familiar English form of Paul Gerhardt's German Easter hymn Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden.

Christ Is Alive

Christ Is Alive is one of the most significant modern Easter hymns, proclaiming the ongoing reality of the resurrection in the life of the church.

Christ Is Risen

Christ Is Risen is a modern Easter hymn that proclaims the triumph of Christ over death and the continuing power of the resurrection in the life of the church.

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today is a classic Easter hymn of resurrection praise.

Joy Dawned Again On Easter Day

Joy Dawned Again On Easter Day is an Easter hymn of resurrection praise.

On the Day of Resurrection

On the Day of Resurrection is a modern Easter hymn celebrating the triumph of Christ over death.

The Day of Resurrection

The Day of Resurrection is one of the great Easter hymns of the Christian church, celebrating the triumph of Christ over death.

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.