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| | Seek Ye First the Kingdom | Seek ye first the kingdom of God | | | | English | Karen Lafferty | Seek ye first the kingdom of God and ... | Irregular | Matthew 7:7This hymn directly quotes Matthew 7:7's invitation to ask, seek, and knock in prayer with the promise that God will answer. | | | Comfort & Encouragement; Songs for Children Bible Songs; Comfort & Encouragement; Kingdom; Prayer; Promises; Word of God | | LAFFERTY |  | | | | 1 | | 97 | 0 | 2509 | 49 |
| | My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less | My hope is built on nothing less | On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand | | | English | Edward Mote | My hope is built on nothing less Than ... | 8.8.8.8 with refrain | Matthew 7:24-28This hymn directly references Matthew 7's parable of building on rock versus sand, celebrating Christ as the only solid foundation. | | | | | SOLID ROCK |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 1246 | 0 | 9132 | 23 |
| | Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare | Come, my soul, thy suit prepare | | | | English | John Newton | Come, my soul, thy suit prepare: Jesus ... | 7.7.7.7 D | Matthew 7:7This hymn reflects Matthew 7:7-11's encouragement to ask, seek, and knock in prayer, trusting God's generous response. | | | Pilgrimage and Guidance | | HENDON |   | | | | 1 | | 735 | 1 | 10657 | 14 |
| | Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart | Spirit of God, descend upon my heart | | | | English | George Croly | Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; ... | 10.10.10.10 | Matthew 7:7This hymn echoes Matthew 7:7's call to persistent prayer, asking God to transform the heart and deepen love for Him. | | | Aspiration; Confession; Consecration; Doubts; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Holy Spirit renewing; Love Our Love of God; Prayer | | MORECAMBE |     | 222602 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 383 | 1 | 15863 | 9 |
| | Wait for the Lord | Prepare the way for the Lord | | | | English | Taize Community | for the Lord, whose day is near. Wait ... | | Matthew 7This hymn echoes Matthew 7's call to build one's life on Christ's solid foundation through patient, faithful waiting. | | | Seasons and Feasts Advent; Second Coming | | [Prepare the way of the Lord] | | | | | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 56939 | 9 |
| | As with Gladness Men of Old | As with gladness men of old | | | | English | William C. Dix | As with gladness men of old did the ... | 7.7.7.7.7.7 | Matthew 7:14This hymn connects to Matthew 7's teaching about seeking and finding, as the wise men sought and found Christ by following the star's light. | | | Christmas Season; Epiphany Season | | DIX |     | 222571 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 694 | 1 | 15432 | 8 |
| | Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee | Jesus! the very thought of Thee | | Jesu dulcis memoria | Latin | English | St. Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall | Jesus, the very thought of thee with ... | 8.6.8.6 | Matthew 7:7-11This hymn reflects Matthew 7:7-8's promise that those who seek and ask will find Jesus and experience His goodness. | Latin, 12th century | | Adoration; Adoration; Ancient Hymns; Christ Name of ; Devotional; Historical; Inner Life; Worship; liturgical Communion Songs | | |   | | | 1 | | | 1118 | 1 | 66219 | 7 |
| | Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts | Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts | | | | English | Ray Palmer | Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts, thou ... | 8.8.8.8 | Matthew 7:7This hymn reflects Matthew 7's promise that those who seek and knock will find Christ, the true source of satisfaction. | from Latin, 12th C. | | Aspiration; Spiritual Hunger; Jesus Christ Joy; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Savior; Praise of Jesus Christ; Sin | | QUEBEC |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 610 | 0 | 15045 | 7 |
| | The Almost Christian | Broad is the road that leads to death | | | | English | Isaac Watts | | 8.8.8.8 | Matthew 7:13-14This hymn directly references Matthew 7's imagery of the broad road to destruction and narrow path to life. | | | | | | | | | | | | 492 | 1 | 65761 | 7 |
| | You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd | You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd | | | | English | Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993 | You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd. ... | 8.7.8.7.8.7 | Matthew 7:14This hymn reflects Matthew 7's call to discern true discipleship by acknowledging Christ's paradoxical nature as both humble servant and sovereign Lord. | | | Faith | | PICARDY |   | | | 1 | 1 | | 26 | 0 | 4457 | 7 |
| | If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee | If thou but trust in God to guide thee | | | | English | Georg Neumark; Catherine Winkworth | If thou but trust in God to guide thee ... | 9.8.9.8.8.8 | Matthew 7:24This hymn echoes Matthew 7's teaching to build one's life on the rock of trusting and obeying God's word. | Wer nur den lieben Gott | | Pilgrimage and Conflict | | NEUMARK |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 202 | 0 | 13013 | 6 |
| | I Stood Outside the Gate | I stood outside the gate | | | | | Josephine Pollard | I stood outside the gate, A poor ... | 6.6.6.6 D 6.6 | Matthew 7:13This hymn portrays the soul seeking entrance through the narrow gate of Matthew 7:13-14, finding mercy and salvation within. | Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Stood_Outside_the_Gate); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (59); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (474) | | | | [I stood outside the gate] |   | | | | 1 | | 50 | 0 | 64206 | 6 |
| | The Wise Man and the Foolish Man | The wise man built his house upon the rock | | | | English | | The wise man built his house upon the ... | | Matthew 7:24-27This hymn directly retells Jesus's parable from Matthew 7:24-27 about building one's life on the foundation of His teachings. | | | Know Epiphany/Ministry and Teaching of Christ | | [The wise man built his house upon the rock] |   | | | | 1 | | 22 | 0 | 18126 | 6 |
| | Wait for the Lord | Wait for the Lord whose day is near | | | | English | Communauté de Taizé | | | Matthew 6 - 7This hymn echoes Matthew 7's call to build one's life on Christ, the solid foundation, through patient waiting and trust. | | | | Year C, Advent, First Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time, Proper 23 (28); Year A, Advent, Second Sunday; Year B, Lent, First Sunday | |  | | | 1 | | | 20 | 0 | 44455 | 6 |
| | Close to Thee | Thou, my everlasting portion | Close to Thee, close to Thee | | | English | Fanny Crosby | | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | Matthew 7:14This hymn reflects Matthew 7's call to build one's life on Christ, the solid foundation, through steadfast devotion and obedience. | | | Invitation for Consecration; Jesus Christ Guide; Intercession; Prayer Hymns of | | |  | | | 1 | | | 510 | 1 | 52410 | 4 |
| | I Will Sing the Wondrous Story | I will sing the wondrous story, Of the Christ who died for me | | | | English | Francis H. Rowley | I will sing the wondrous story Of the ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Matthew 7:7-14This hymn celebrates Jesus as the foundation of faith, echoing Matthew 7's call to build one's life upon the Rock. | | | Christ Saviour | | |   | | | 1 | | | 367 | 1 | 140815 | 4 |
| | To God Be the Glory | To God be the glory, great things He hath done | Praise the Lord, praise the Lord | | | English | Fanny Crosby | | 11.11.11.11 with refrain | Matthew 7:13-14This hymn echoes Matthew 7's invitation to enter through the narrow gate that leads to life. | | | Passion | | |  | | | 1 | | | 285 | 1 | 50514 | 4 |
| | How Can I Keep from Singing | My life flows on in endless song, Above earth's lamentation | | | | English | Anonymous | | | Matthew 7:24This hymn reflects Matthew 7's teaching about building one's life on the rock of Christ's words, providing unshakeable faith through life's storms. | | | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 149 | 1 | 58798 | 4 |
| | Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep | Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep | | | | English | Jane Eliza Leeson | | 7.7.7.7 | Matthew 7:13-14This hymn reflects Matthew 7's teaching about false prophets by emphasizing the Shepherd's protective care and the importance of hearing and following His true voice. | | | | Year A, Easter season, Fourth Sunday | | | | | | | | 93 | 1 | 168585 | 4 |
| | Are You Building on the Rock? | Are you building on the Rock eternal? | Are you building on the Rock? | | | | B. E. W. | Are you building on the Rock eternal? ... | 10.9.10.9.7.7.7.6 | Matthew 7:23-27This hymn directly references Matthew 7's parable of the wise and foolish builders, contrasting building on rock versus sand. | Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Are_You_Building_on_the_Rock); On the Rock | | | | [Are you building on the Rock eternal?] |   | | | | 1 | | 14 | 0 | 64225 | 4 |