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| | Ye servants of the Lord | Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait | | | | English | Philip Doddridge | | 6.6.8.6 | Luke 12:35-39This hymn draws directly from Luke 12's parable of the watchful servants awaiting their master's return, emphasizing faithful vigilance and readiness for Christ's coming. | | | | Year A, Ordinary Time, Proper 18 (23); Year A, Advent, First Sunday | |  | | | 1 | | | 471 | 1 | 27911 | 17 |
| | Christ, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle | Christ, whose purpose is to kindle | | | | English | D. Elton Trueblood | Christ, whose purpose is to kindle: now ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Luke 12:49This hymn directly references Luke 12:49's imagery of Christ bringing fire to earth and the division rather than peace mentioned in Luke 12:51. | | | Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Renewal; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Social Concerns | | ODE TO JOY | | | | | 1 | | 18 | 0 | 17436 | 13 |
| | The Pilgrim's Song | Children of the heavenly King, As we journey, sweetly sing | Praise the Lord, as you sing | | | English | John Cennick | | 7.7.7.7 | Luke 12:32This hymn echoes Luke 12:32's encouragement to the "little flock" not to fear, for the Father gives them the kingdom. | | | Christ Leader; Pilgrimage, Christian | | | | | | | | | 1229 | 0 | 96673 | 12 |
| | His Eye Is on the Sparrow | Why should I feel discouraged, Why should the shadows come | I sing because I'm happy | | | English | Civilla D. Martin | | 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 with refrain | Luke 12:4-7This hymn directly references Luke 12:6-7, where Jesus teaches that God cares for sparrows and values us even more. | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 133 | 1 | 46349 | 10 |
| | Have No Fear, Little Flock | Have no fear, little flock | | | | English | Marjorie Jilson | Have no fear, little flock, have no ... | 6.6.7.6.6 | Luke 12:32This hymn directly echoes Jesus's words in Luke 12:32, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. | | | Election; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Shepherd, God/Christ as; Songs for Children Hymns; Assurance; Election; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Shepherd, God/Christ as | | LITTLE FLOCK |  | | | | 1 | | 12 | 0 | 3035 | 10 |
| | Fear Not, O Little Flock | Fear not, O little flock, the foe | | | | English | Johann M. Altenburg; Catherine Winkworth | Fear not, O little flock, the foe who ... | 8.8.6 D | Luke 12:32This hymn echoes Jesus's words in Luke 12:32, "Fear not, little flock," encouraging trust in God's protection and care. | | | Anniversaries; Reformation Day; The Christian Life Conflict With Sin; Adversaries; Cast Out Fear; God Our Strength | | JEHOVAH NISSI |   | | | 1 | 1 | | 107 | 1 | 10559 | 9 |
| | Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God | Seek ye first the kingdom of God And His righteousness | | | | English; Spanish | Karen Lafferty | | Irregular | Luke 12:22-32This hymn directly quotes Luke 12:31's call to seek God's kingdom first, trusting Him to provide all needs. | | | | | | | | | | | | 99 | 0 | 38719 | 8 |
| | We Plow the Fields | We plow the fields and scatter | All good gifts around us are sent | | | English | Matthias Claudius; Jane M. Campbell | We plow the fields and scatter the good ... | 7.6.7.6 D with refrain | Luke 12:24This hymn reflects Luke 12's teaching that God feeds the birds and clothes the lilies, providing all our needs. | | | Special Topics Harvest and Thanksgiving; God Love and Grace of; God in Nature | | WIR PFLÜGEN | | 222528 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 491 | 1 | 10799 | 7 |
| | Sometimes a light surprises | Sometimes a light surprises | | | | English | William Cowper | | 7.6.7.6 | Luke 12:22-31This hymn reflects Luke 12's call to trust God's providence rather than worry about tomorrow's needs. | | | | | | | | | | | | 422 | 1 | 43316 | 7 |
| | See How Great a Flame Aspires | See how great a flame aspires | | | | English | Charles Wesley | See how great a flame aspires, kindled ... | 7.7.7.7 D | Luke 12:49This hymn connects to Luke 12:49's imagery of Jesus bringing fire to earth, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's transformative power. | | | The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Biblical Narrative; Christian Year Pentecost; Jesus Christ Love of | | ARFON (MAJOR) | | 199325 | | | 1 | | 115 | 0 | 12253 | 7 |
| | In Heavenly Love Abiding | In heavenly love abiding | | | | English | Anna Letitia Waring | | 7.6.7.6 D | Luke 12:27-34This hymn reflects Luke 12's call to trust God's provision and protection rather than being anxious about life's needs. | | | Perseverance | | | | | | 1 | | | 626 | 1 | 68229 | 6 |
| | God of Grace and God of Glory | God of grace and God of glory | | | | English | Harry Emerson Fosdick | | 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 | Luke 12:13-21This hymn echoes Luke 12's call to fearless faith and courage in facing life's challenges with divine wisdom. | | | Church Militant & Trumphant; Warfare, Spiritual | | | | | | 1 | | | 181 | 1 | 51501 | 5 |
| | The Worldling | My barns are full, my stores increase | | | | English | John Newton | "My barns are full, my stores increase, ... | 8.6.8.6 | Luke 12:16-21This hymn directly retells Jesus's parable of the rich fool from Luke 12:16-21, warning against earthly wealth and self-sufficiency. | | | | | | | | | | | | 33 | 1 | 172312 | 5 |
| | All That Is Hidden | If you would follow me, follow where life will lead | All that is hidden will be made clear | | | English | Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 | | | Luke 12:2-3This hymn echoes Luke 12's teaching that hidden things will be revealed and calls disciples to follow Christ faithfully. | | | | | [If you would follow me, follow where life will lead] | | | | | | 1 | 6 | 0 | 74367 | 5 |
| | Thy kingdom come! on bended knee | Thy kingdom come! on bended knee | | | | English | Frederick L. Hosmer | | 8.6.8.6 | Luke 12:2-3This hymn echoes Luke 12's call to watchfulness and readiness for the coming kingdom, urging faithful souls to be prepared like servants awaiting their master's return. | | | | Year A, Epiphany season, Third Sunday; Year A, Advent, First Sunday | | | | | 1 | | | 108 | 1 | 29184 | 4 |
| | Leave It There | If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold | Leave it there, leave it there | | | English | Charles Albert Tindley | | 7.7.11 D with refrain | Luke 12:4-7This hymn echoes Luke 12's teaching about trusting God's provision, referencing how He feeds the birds to encourage casting our anxieties upon Him. | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 78 | 1 | 145043 | 4 |
| | Treasure in Heaven | Yes, there are joys that cannot die | | | | English | Philip Doddridge | | 8.6.8.6 | Luke 12:33This hymn directly references Luke 12:33's teaching about storing heavenly treasure in bags that never wear out. | | | | | | | | | | | | 64 | 1 | 264509 | 4 |
| | Ye Little Flock | Ye little flock, whom Jesus feeds | | | | English | Philip Doddridge | | 8.6.8.6 | Luke 12:32This hymn directly references Luke 12:32, where Jesus tells his "little flock" not to fear, for the Father is pleased to give them the kingdom. | | | | | | | | | | | | 60 | 1 | 263823 | 4 |
| | Church of the everlasting God | Church of the everlasting God | | | | English | Horatius Bonar | | | Luke 12:32This hymn draws directly from Luke 12:32, where Jesus calls his followers "little flock" and promises them the kingdom. | | | | | | | | | | | | 48 | 1 | 97466 | 4 |
| | Not One Forgotten | There's a word of tender beauty | In my Father's blessed keeping | | | English | E. E. Hewitt | | | Luke 12:6This hymn reflects Luke 12's assurance that God remembers even the sparrows, so His children are never forgotten. | | | | | | | | | | | | 43 | 1 | 230693 | 4 |
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