“Awake, O Sleeper” is a modern Scripture-shaped hymn in which Francis Bland Tucker gathers language from Ephesians into a call from spiritual death and darkness toward the life and light of Christ.
Hymns Based on Romans 13:12
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Romans 13:12
"Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed. The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armor of light."
— Romans 13:12
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Faith, Perseverance, Advent, Angels. Many worship songs connected to Romans 13:12 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Discipleship
- Faith
- Perseverance
- Advent
- Angels
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Romans 13:12
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3
Sermon Discipleship
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4
Response Hymn Awake, O Sleeper
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5
Reflection Hymn Hark! Hark, My Soul
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Closing Hymn Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“Hark! Hark, My Soul” is a Victorian hymn of Christian pilgrimage that sets present weariness against the promised life of the world to come.
Soldiers of Christ, Arise is Charles Wesley's extended meditation on the armor of God in Ephesians 6.
“Watchman, Tell Us of the Night” is a hymn of expectant dialogue.