Hymns Based on Revelation 21:23

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Revelation 21:23

"I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. The city has no need for the sun or moon to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk in its light. The kings of the earth bring the glory and honor of the nations into it. Its gates will in no way be shut by day (for there will be no night there), and they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it so that they may enter."

— Revelation 21:23

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Epiphany, Hope, Light, Praise, Worship. Many worship songs connected to Revelation 21:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Epiphany
Hope
Light
Praise
Worship

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Canticle of Hope

Response Hymn O Gladsome Light

Reflection Hymn Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come

Closing Hymn The Light of the World Is Jesus

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Canticle of Hope
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Scripture Reading Revelation 21:23
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Sermon Epiphany
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Response Hymn O Gladsome Light
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Reflection Hymn Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come
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Closing Hymn The Light of the World Is Jesus

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come

Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come is Brian Arthur Wren's 1986 hymn inspired by Isaiah 60 and its vision of a radiant restored city drawing the nations toward God's glory.

As with Gladness Men of Old

As with Gladness Men of Old is an Epiphany hymn by William Chatterton Dix, first published in 1859.

Canticle of Hope

Canticle of Hope is a contemporary hymn that proclaims the radiant promise of God's future redemption.

Jerusalem the Golden

Jerusalem the Golden is a beloved hymn that expresses the Christian longing for the heavenly city promised in Scripture.

O Gladsome Light

O Gladsome Light is an English hymn paraphrase of the ancient Greek Christian hymn known as Phos Hilaron, one of the earliest known hymns outside the New Testament.

O Holy City, Seen of John

O Holy City, Seen of John is Walter Russell Bowie's 1909 hymn on the New Jerusalem of Revelation 21–22.

O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright

O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright is one of the most celebrated chorales of the Lutheran tradition.

The Light of the World Is Jesus

The Light of the World Is Jesus is a gospel hymn centered on the biblical declaration that Christ is the Light who enters the darkness of sin.

Walking in Sunlight All of My Journey

“Walking in Sunlight All of My Journey,” historically published under the title “Heavenly Sunlight,” is a gospel hymn of Christian assurance built around the biblical image of light.

We Three Kings

We Three Kings is one of the most beloved Christmas and Epiphany carols in the English speaking world.

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