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Songs from ScriptureA biblical song index
Genesis to Revelation
A guided index of songs connected to the whole counsel of Scripture—from creation and covenant to Christ, resurrection, and the renewal of all things.
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Part 01
Old Testament
The first covenant · promise, law, wisdom, prophets
01Genesis
7 entries
- Uncreated God (King of Love)Christ Has WonThematic
- Who Is Like Our God?Always and EverywhereThematic
- He Who Once in Righteous VengeanceVengeance and LoveThematic
- Surely You've Borne Our GriefsChrist Has WonSecondary
- I Lay My Sins on JesusFreedom Is Slavery to ChristThematic
Genesis6–9Noah/Flood
- He Who Once in Righteous VengeanceVengeance and LoveThematic
The opening verse explicitly contrasts the Flood with Christ's cleansing blood and then moves toward God's judgment, mercy, Christ's atonement and final judgment.
02Exodus
3 entries
- I Am the LORD Your God (The First Commandment)Christ Has Won
- Remember the Sabbath DayGod's Words from A to Z
- God Almighty and Most MercifulGreater Still
03Numbers
1 entry
- May the Lord Bless You (Benediction Song)Christ Has Won
04Deuteronomy
5 entries
- Love the LORD Your God with All Your HeartGod's Words from A to Z
- Know ThereforeWord for Word
The song reproduces Deuteronomy 7:9 as its complete text.
- He Who Once in Righteous VengeanceVengeance and LoveSecondary
- Into the Hands of the Living GodVengeance and LoveSecondary
- Overcome Evil with GoodVengeance and LoveSecondary
Deuteronomy 32:35 alongside Romans 12:19 and Hebrews 10:30 are the three places where "Vengeance is Mine" is repeated.
051 Chronicles
1 entry
- O Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is GoodGod's Words from A to Z
06Proverbs
4 entries
- I Will Trust in YouRemember
- Trust in the LORD with All Your HeartGod's Words from A to Z
- Even a Child Is Known by His DoingsGod's Words from A to Z
- Wait on the LORDVengeance and Love
07Song of Solomon
1 entry
- You are BeautifulYou Are the One I Love
08Isaiah
17 entries
- How Many TearsGood and Beautiful and True
- Prince of PeaceAlways and Everywhere / O Dark and Wondrous Night
This Christmas song expands the passage into Christ's identity and eternal Davidic reign.
- Prince of PeaceAlways and Everywhere / O Dark and Wondrous Night
- Unto Us a Child Is BornGod's Words from A to Z
- Yes, LordGreater Still
- Be Strong, Fear NotVengeance and Love
This is a word-for-word Scripture setting.
- He Tends His FlockYou Are the One I Love
- Fear Not, for I Am With YouGod's Words from A to Z
- Surely You've Borne Our GriefsChrist Has Won
The Isaiah 53 song closely follows the servant's rejection, grief, piercing, substitution and healing.
- He Who Once in Righteous VengeanceVengeance and LoveSecondary
- Jesus, Thy Blood and RighteousnessIt Is FinishedThematic
- Hallelujah, What a Savior! (Man of Sorrows)This Is How the Story Ends
- You are the One I LoveYou Are the One I Love
- You Surrendered AllGood and Beautiful and True
- I Lay My Sins on JesusFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- No WeaponWord for Word
- Seek the LORD While He May Be FoundGod's Words from A to Z
09Jeremiah
1 entry
- Always LovedAlways and Everywhere
10Lamentations
1 entry
- My Eyes Will FlowFace to Face
An often overlooked passage that is remarkably powerful in its radical honesty.
11Hosea
2 entries
- I Will Betroth You to MeYou Are the One I Love
- Come Like the RainFace to Face
12Joel
1 entry
- ReturnLong Road
13Habakkuk
1 entry
- For the Earth Shall Be FilledWord for Word
14Zephaniah
1 entry
- Zephaniah SongWord for Word
Part 02
Psalms
Songs of prayer, praise, lament, trust, and hope
01Psalms
54 entries
- Psalm One (Blessed Is the Man)Freedom Is Slavery to Christ / Psalms, Volume One
- Psalm 13 (How Long, O LORD?)Psalms, Volume Two
- Always Before MeWord for Word
- Psalm 16:8–9 (Always Before Me)Psalms, Volume Two
- In Your PresencePsalms, Volume Two
- I Call Upon the LORDRemember / Psalms, Volume One
- Psalm 23 (The LORD Is My Shepherd)This Is How the Story Ends / Psalms, Volume Two
A valley, a table, an overflowing cup, goodness and mercy, ending with our glorious hope, dwelling forever in the house of the Lord.
- King of GloryThere Is a Place
- One Thing I AskGreater Still / Psalms, Volume Two
- Joy Comes in the MorningRemember / Psalms, Volume One
- You Forgave MeFace to Face / Psalms, Volume Three
Forgiveness and confession in a grateful song of deliverance.
- I Sought the LORD and He Heard MeRemember / Psalms, Volume One
- Keep Your Tongue from EvilGod's Words from A to Z
- The LORD Is NearThis Is How the Story Ends / Psalms, Volume Three
- The Vengeance and Compassion of GodVengeance and LoveSecondary
The lyric explicitly incorporates "in Your light we see light."
- Delight Yourself in the LORDGod's Words from A to Z
- Into the Hands of the Living GodVengeance and LoveSecondary
- Wait on the LORDVengeance and LoveSecondary
- First LoveLong Road / Psalms, Volume Three
- Amen and AmenGood and Beautiful and True / Psalms, Volume Two
- Have Mercy on MeFace to Face / Psalms, Volume Two
- Grant Your Mercy Once AgainFace to Face
- Let God Arise (Psalm 68)Remember / Psalms, Volume One
- The Vengeance and Compassion of GodVengeance and Love
- Glorious ThingsLong Road / Psalms, Volume One
- Teach Us to Number Our DaysChrist Has Won / Psalms, Volume Three
- He Who Dwells in the Shelter of the Most HighPsalms, Volume Two / Always and Everywhere
- Though a Thousand May FallPsalms, Volume Two / Always and Everywhere
- Because He Loves MePsalms, Volume Two / Always and Everywhere
- It Is GoodFace to Face / Psalms, Volume Three
- Thy MercyFace to Face / There Is a Place / Psalms, Volume Two
- Sing to the LORD a New SongChrist Has Won / Psalms, Volume Three
This one is particularly rich because Psalm 96's coming judgment is retained in the song: creation rejoices because the Lord is coming to judge the earth in righteousness.
- How GreatLong Road
- Zion Heard and Was GladGod's Words from A to Z
- God Is GoodFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- How Great is Your KindnessGreater Still
- As Long As I LiveFace to Face / Psalms, Volume Three
- From the East and the WestRemember / Psalms, Volume One
- You Have Been GoodFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- Blessing and PraiseGreater Still / Psalms, Volume Three
- Psalm 117 (Praise the LORD, All You Nations!)It Is Finished / Psalms, Volume Three
Psalm 117 is a universal call to praise and glorify God's enduring love.
- The LORD Is My StrengthGood and Beautiful and True / Psalms, Volume One
- Open (This Is the Day)Good and Beautiful and True
- Your Word Have I Hidden in My HeartGod's Words from A to Z
- O Teach My Heart to Love Your WordThere Is a Place
- I Lift My Eyes to the MountainsPsalms, Volume One
- My Help Comes from the LORDGod's Words from A to Z
- Psalm 131 (O Israel, Put Your Hope in the LORD)Psalms, Volume Three
- Where Can I GoLong Road / Psalms, Volume Two
- Search Me, O GodThere Is a Place / Psalms, Volume One
- Great Is the LORDThere Is a Place / Psalms, Volume Three
- Praise the Lord—How Good It Is to Sing PraisesGod's Words from A to Z
- Praise Him in the HeightsLong Road / Psalms, Volume Three
- Psalm 150 (Praise the LORD)Freedom Is Slavery to Christ / Psalms, Volume One
Part 03
New Testament
Christ, the Church, and the hope of all things made new
01Matthew
9 entries
- Come Let Us Adore HimFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- Go and Learn What This MeansFace to Face
The song directly sets Christ's words concerning mercy and sinners.
- I Will Give You RestWord for Word
- I Lay My Burdens DownChrist Has Won
- Jesus, Lover of Our SoulsGood and Beautiful and True
- Heaven and Earth Will Pass AwayGod's Words from A to Z
- In Every LanguageAlways and EverywhereThematic
- In ChristAlways and EverywhereThematic
- Holy Spirit of God (Nicene Creed)Freedom Is Slavery to Christ
02Mark
3 entries
- Love the LORD Your God with All Your HeartGod's Words from A to ZSecondary
03Luke
7 entries
- Angels and Archangels SingThere Is a Place
- Glory in the HighestAlways and Everywhere
- O Dark and Wondrous NightO Dark and Wondrous Night
- Glory to God in the HighestWord for Word
- The Vengeance and Compassion of GodVengeance and LoveSecondary
- Wait on the LORD (Proverbs 20:22)Vengeance and LoveThematic
- Lead Me to CalvaryThis Is How the Story Ends
04John
25 entries
- Uncreated God (King of Love)Christ Has Won
- Jesus (Behold the Lamb of God)Long Road
- God So Loved the WorldGod's Words from A to Z
- O Dark and Wondrous NightO Dark and Wondrous Night
- The Father Loveth the SonVengeance and Love
John6:35Bread of Life
- I AMYou Are the One I Love
- He That Believes in Me Has Everlasting LifeGod's Words from A to Z
John8:12Light of the World
John10:9Door
- I AM
- I Am the Good ShepherdIt Is Finished
John10:11, 14Good Shepherd
John11:25Resurrection and Life
- I Am the ResurrectionGreater Still
- I AMYou Are the One I Love
- I Am the Resurrection (John 11:25)Greater Still
- In My Father’s HouseGood and Beautiful and True
- There Is a PlaceThere Is a Place
John14:6Way, Truth, Life
- I AM
- I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Jesus Said, I Am the Way and the Truth and the LifeGod's Words from A to Z
- PeaceThis Is How the Story Ends
The song follows Jesus' words about His peace and not allowing our hearts to be troubled or afraid.
John15:1True Vine
- This Is Eternal LifeYou Are the One I Love
- It is FinishedIt is Finished
- I Am the One Whom Jesus LovesGood and Beautiful and True
Also John 1:12; 13:23; 19:26–27; 21:7, 20; Romans 5:6–8; Galatians 2:20; 1 John 3:1.
05Acts
2 entries
- No OtherFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and You Will Be SavedGod's Words from A to Z
06Romans
17 entries
- All Have Sinned and Fallen Short of the Glory of GodGod's Words from A to Z
- While We Were Yet Sinners (Communion Hymn)You Are the One I Love
- While We Were Yet Sinners (Kid’s Version)God's Words from A to Z
- My Savior's Love is Greater StillGreater Still
- My Savior's Love is Greater Still (without chorus)Greater Still
- I Have Been Baptized into Christ (Romans 6)Freedom Is Slavery to Christ
- He Is AliveIt Is Finished
- Freedom Is Slavery to ChristFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- In the Name of God Our FatherRemember
- All Creation WaitsChrist Has Won
The song follows creation's groaning, future glory, freedom and patient expectation.
- Praise the Savior, You Who Know HimGood and Beautiful and True
- All ThingsLong Road
- Let Me Never Forget (Stronger Than Death)This Is How the Story Ends
- Romans DoxologyGreater Still
- Overcome Evil with GoodVengeance and Love
This joyful song is one of the Vengeance and Love album's seven central word-for-word passages.
- Put On the Lord Jesus ChristIt Is Finished
071 Corinthians
15 entries
- In the Arms of ChristAlways and Everywhere
- My Lord was CrucifiedGreater Still
- HolyVengeance and Love
- I Belong to ChristRemember
- Alleluia to the FatherLong Road
- Glory Be to the Living FatherRemember
- Remember (Communion Song)Remember
- Love Never FailsIt Is Finished
The song closely follows Paul's definition of love, then turns the passage into direct worship.
- Face to Face (new melody)Face to Face
- He Is Risen IndeedChrist Has Won
1 Corinthians 15 proclaims Jesus’ resurrection, death's defeat and eternal victory.
- My Savior LivesRemember
- He Is Risen Indeed (1 Corinthians 15)Christ Has Won
- Rise Glorious (Lullabye)Vengeance and Love
- Arise My SoulGood and Beautiful and True
- Lift Your Hearts (Christ Has Won)Christ Has Won
082 Corinthians
5 entries
- God of All ComfortGood and Beautiful and True
- The Vengeance and Compassion of GodVengeance and LoveSecondary
- O Lord, our Lord, How Lovely You AreFace to Face
- Casting Down ImaginationsWord for Word
- When I Am Weak Then I Am StrongChrist Has Won
09Galatians
5 entries
- I Have Been Baptized into ChristFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- In ChristAlways and Everywhere
- Throned Upon the Awful Tree (new melody)Long Road
- On the CrossAlways and Everywhere
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (New Melody)There Is a Place
10Ephesians
8 entries
- We Could Sing of You FatherFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- GraceFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- The Ephesians PrayerFreedom Is Slavery to Christ
- There Is One BodyIt Is Finished
- Be Ye Kind One to AnotherWord for Word
- Children Obey Your Parents in the LordGod's Words from A to Z
- Casting Down ImaginationsSecondary
- Holy Spirit of GodFreedom Is Slavery to ChristThematic
11Philippians
5 entries
- Every Breath I Breathe Belongs to YouThis Is How the Story Ends
- May Jesus Christ Be PraisedThere Is a Place
- This Is How the Story EndsSecondary
- He Who Once in Righteous VengeanceSecondary
The Vengeance and Love album specifically points to the universal bowing of every knee and confession that Jesus is Lord.
- My God Shall Supply All Your NeedsIt Is Finished
12Colossians
4 entries
- Uncreated God (King of Love)Christ Has WonSecondary
- Image of the Invisible God (You Are the First)Good and Beautiful and True
- In ChristAlways and EverywhereThematic
- Christ Has Died, Christ Is RisenThis Is How the Story EndsSecondary
131 Thessalonians
6 entries
- ForeverGood and Beautiful and True
- One DayThis Is How the Story Ends
- This Is How the Story Ends
- Ten Thousand Years from Now
The One Day lyrics explicitly anticipate Christ's return, the trumpet, resurrection and being gathered home.
- In Every Thing Give ThanksWord for Word
- Quench Not the SpiritGod's Words from A to Z
142 Thessalonians
1 entry
- And to You Who Are TroubledVengeance and Love
This is another direct Scripture setting concerning Christ's revelation, flaming fire and divine vengeance.
151 Timothy
4 entries
- Now Unto the King EternalWord for Word
We recommend this song for call to worship or benediction.
- Great Is the MysteryWord for Word
- Face to Face
- Godliness with ContentmentGreater Still
162 Timothy
3 entries
- Faithful God to the FaithlessIt Is Finished
- One DayThis Is How the Story EndsThematic
- This Is How the Story EndsThematic
17Hebrews
10 entries
- He Who Once in Righteous VengeanceSecondary
- Jesus, I Come to YouYou Are the One I Love
- Jesus Ever Prays for MeRemember
- My Faith Has Found a Resting PlaceIt Is Finished
- My Hope is Built on Nothing LessYou Are the One I Love
- Into the Hands of the Living GodVengeance and Love
- FearfulGreater Still
Into the Hands of the Living God is an expanded version of Fearful, both rooted in Hebrews 10.
- Long RoadLong Road
- Never Will I Leave YouGod's Words from A to Z
- Always and EverywhereAlways and EverywhereThematic
18James
4 entries
- Uncreated GodThematic
- God Is GoodFreedom Is Slavery to ChristThematic
- GraceFreedom Is Slavery to ChristThematic
- Wait on the LORDVengeance and LoveThematic
191 Peter
3 entries
- Surely You've Borne Our GriefsSecondary
- Jesus, Thy Blood and RighteousnessThematic
- Overcome Evil with GoodVengeance and LoveSecondary
We refuse personal vengeance and trust in the Lord to make all things new.
202 Peter
3 entries
- (e)Xceeding Great and Precious PromisesGod's Words from A to Z
- For Our God Spared Not the AngelsThere Is a Place
God is not willing that any should perish but desires repentance.
211 John
2 entries
- What Love is This?Greater Still
- I Did Not Love You, But You Loved MeFace to Face
22Jude
1 entry
- Jude DoxologyIt Is Finished
23Revelation
23 entries
- You Are GloriousLong Road
- Holy Is the LordGood and Beautiful and True
- Worthy Is the LambThere Is a PlaceThematic
- One DayThis Is How the Story EndsSecondary
- You Are WorthyGood and Beautiful and True
- Worthy of More (King of all Kings)You Are the One I Love
- The Kings of the Earth (word-for-word)Vengeance and Love
- In Every LanguageAlways and EverywhereThematic
- Praise, My Soul, the King of HeavenThis Is How the Story EndsThematic
- The Vengeance and Compassion of GodThematic
- Vengeance and LoveThematic
- Alleluia! Salvation and GloryVengeance and Love
- This Is How the Story EndsSecondary
- One DaySecondary
- Worthy Is the LambThematic
- And God Shall Wipe Away All TearsWord for Word
- Glory in the HighestO Dark and Wondrous Night
“And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears” is a comforting song directly from Scripture especially for a wake/funeral or a service emphasizing heaven and the life to come.
- Glory in the HighestO Dark and Wondrous Night
- One Day
- This Is How the Story EndsThematic
- One DayThematic
- Glory in the HighestThematic
- Just to Behold His FaceThematic