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| | Sometimes a Light Surprises | Sometimes a light surprises | | | | English | William Cowper | Sometimes a light surprises the ... | 7.6.7.6 D | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn echoes David's testimony in 2 Samuel 23 of God's faithfulness as a light breaking through darkness to sustain His people. | | | | | OFFERTORIUM |   | | | | 1 | | 421 | 0 | 13039 | 8 |
| | The Morning Light is Breaking | The morning light is breaking, The darkness disappears | | | | English | Samuel Francis Smith | | 7.6.7.6 D | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn echoes 2 Samuel 23:4's imagery of morning light breaking forth, symbolizing the dawn of God's kingdom spreading across the nations. | | | Missions General; Soul Winning | | | | | | | | | 1220 | 1 | 222074 | 3 |
| | Battle Hymn of the Republic | Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord | Glory, glory, hallelujah | | | English | Julia Ward Howe | | 15.15.15.6 with refrain | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn echoes David's vision of God's righteous judgment and mighty warrior imagery from his last words in 2 Samuel 23. | | | God Majesty and Power; National Hymns | | |  | | | 1 | | | 648 | 1 | 171370 | 2 |
| | "Kept by the power of God through faith into salvation" | My God! the covenant of Thy love | | | | English | Philip Doddridge | | 8.6.8.6 | 2 Samuel 23:5This hymn echoes David's confidence in God's everlasting covenant from 2 Samuel 23:5, finding security and hope amid life's troubles. | | | | | | | | | | | | 143 | 1 | 173075 | 2 |
| | Joy to the World | Joy to the world! the Lord is come! | | Psalm 98 - Metrical | | English | Isaac Watts | | 8.6.8.6 | 2 Samuel 23:1-7This hymn celebrates Christ as the righteous King whose reign brings joy and blessing, echoing David's vision of the ideal ruler in his last words. | | | Scripture Songs | Year A, Epiphany season, Baptism of the Lord (First Sunday); Year B, Christmas season, Christmas Eve; Year B, Advent, First Sunday; Year A, Advent, Third Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 25 (30) | |  | 221540 | | 1 | | | 2049 | 1 | 68828 | 1 |
| | Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun | Jesus shall reign where'er the sun | | Psalm 72 - Metrical | | English | Isaac Watts | Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does ... | 8.8.8.8 | 2 Samuel 23:1-7This hymn echoes 2 Samuel 23's vision of the righteous ruler whose reign brings blessing and flourishing to all people. | | | Missions General; Psalm Adaptations; Soul Winning | | |   | 221539 | | 1 | | | 1929 | 1 | 68032 | 1 |
| | O God, Our Help in Ages Past | O God, our help in ages past | | Psalm 90 - Metrical | | English | Isaac Watts | | 8.6.8.6 | 2 Samuel 23:1-7This hymn echoes David's final words in 2 Samuel 23, celebrating God's eternal faithfulness and enduring protection through all generations. | | | Anniversaries; God the Father His Care and Guidance; Psalm Adaptations; Worship | | |  | | | 1 | | | 1338 | 0 | 68123 | 1 |
| | Blessedness of Gospel Times | How beauteous are their feet | | | | English | Isaac Watts | | 6.6.8.6 | 2 Samuel 23:1-7This hymn connects to 2 Samuel 23's theme of God's faithful messengers bringing His covenant promises to His people. | | | | | | | | | | | | 721 | 1 | 36572 | 1 |
| | Christ, Whose glory fills the skies | Christ, Whose glory fills the skies | | | | English | Charles Wesley | | 7.7.7.7.7.7 | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn echoes 2 Samuel 23:4's imagery of Christ as the morning light and Sun of Righteousness dawning upon believers. | | | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 503 | 0 | 27122 | 1 |
| | Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee | | | | English | Henry Van Dyke | Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of ... | 8.7.8.7 D | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn reflects the joyful praise of David's last words celebrating God as the source of light and righteousness. | | United States | Adoration; Worship; Adoration; Brotherhood; Fellowship with Men; God the Father God in Nature; Worship | | |   | | | 1 | | | 307 | 1 | 50636 | 1 |
| | Come, My Soul, Thou Must Be Waking | Come, my soul, thou must be waking | | Seele du musst munter werden | German | English | Friedrich von Canitz; H. J. B.; Thomas Arnold | | 8.4.7.8.4.7 | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn echoes David's final words praising God's faithfulness and calling the soul to worship at dawn. | | | | Year A, Holy Week season, Wednesday of Holy Week; Year C, Holy Week season, Wednesday of Holy Week | | | | | | | | 248 | 1 | 952802 | 1 |
| | Great Is Thy Faithfulness | Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father | Great is Thy faithfulness | | | English | Thomas O. Chisholm | | 11.10.11.10 with refrain | 2 Samuel 23:5This hymn reflects David's final words in 2 Samuel 23 celebrating God's faithful covenant and enduring mercies. | | United States | Adoration; Faithfulness Of God; God the Father His Faithfulness | | |  | | | 1 | | | 247 | 1 | 62252 | 1 |
| | Who would true valor see | Who would true valor see | | | | English | John Bunyan | | 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5 | 2 Samuel 23:20This hymn reflects the valiant courage and steadfast faith of David's mighty men who overcame great dangers in devoted service. | | | Conflict; Pilgrimage, Christian | | |  | | | 1 | | | 177 | 0 | 24000 | 1 |
| | Judge Eternal, Throned In Splendor | Judge eternal, throned in splendor | | | | English | Henry Scott Holland | | 8.7.8.7.8.7 | 2 Samuel 23:3-4This hymn echoes 2 Samuel 23's vision of the righteous ruler who brings justice, healing, and peace to the land. | | | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 119 | 1 | 157723 | 1 |
| | Come, let us to the Lord our God | Come, let us to the Lord our God | | | | English | John Morrison | | 8.6.8.6 | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn echoes David's call to return to God found in his last words of covenant faithfulness in 2 Samuel 23. | | | | | | | | | | | | 113 | 1 | 44762 | 1 |
| | The Nation's Prosperity, and the Church's Increase | Shine, mighty God, on Britain shine | | Psalm 67 - Metrical | | English | Isaac Watts | | 8.6.8.6 | 2 Samuel 23:4This hymn echoes 2 Samuel 23's vision of righteous rule bringing light and blessing to all nations. | | | | | | | | | | | | 74 | 1 | 37873 | 1 |
| | Put thou thy trust in God | Put thou thy trust in God | | Befiehl du deine wege | German | English | Paul Gerhardt; John Wesley | | 6.6.8.6 D | 2 Samuel 23:5This hymn echoes David's testimony in 2 Samuel 23 of God's faithfulness as a sure foundation for trust. | | | | | | | | | | | | 41 | 1 | 201809 | 1 |
| | Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord | Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord | | | | English | John Kent | | 8.6.8.6 | 2 Samuel 23:5This hymn celebrates the covenant faithfulness of God, echoing David's final words about God's everlasting covenant in 2 Samuel 23. | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | 1 | 100003 | 1 |
| | Jesus My Eyes are Unto Thee | Jesus, my eyes are unto Thee | | | | English | M Bairstow | JESUS, my eyes are unto Thee, For Thou ... | | 2 Samuel 23:5 | | | Worship Aspiration | | HORTON | | | | | | | 2 | 0 | 1866880 | 1 |
| | The Love That Lifted Lyric Praise | [The Love That Lifted Lyric Praise] | | | | English | Thomas H. Troeger | | | 2 Samuel 23:7This hymn celebrates David's inspired poetry and praise found in 2 Samuel 23, known as "the last words of David. | New Hymns for the Lectionary (Oxford University Press, 1986) | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 0 | 7032 | 1 |