23 Hymns on Suffering & Sacrifice

23 hymns

The theme of 'Suffering & Sacrifice' in hymnody invites believers to reflect on the trials and tribulations of life, emphasizing the redemptive power of Christ's suffering. These hymns resonate with passages like Isaiah 53:5, which speaks of healing through His wounds, and Philippians 3:10, where we are called to share in His sufferings, drawing us closer to the heart of God.

All Ye That Pass By 36 verses

Charles Wesley

Hast thou no scar? 3 verses

Amy Carmichael

How beauteous were the marks divine, 5 verses

Arthur Cleveland Coxe (1818-1896)

How shall I follow Him I serve? 5 verses

Josiah Conder (1789-1855)

I Stand in Awe (feat. Nicole Serrano) 6 verses

Jesus, I my cross have taken, 5 verses

Jesus, Lord, I'm never weary 5 verses

Boethia Thompson

Let me love and not be requited, 6 verses

Long plunged in sorrow, I resign 5 verses

Madame Guyon (1648-1717)

Lord, accept our feeble song! 7 verses

Thomas Kelly (1769-1855)

My Blessed Portion 4 verses

NOW let our mournful songs record 3 verses

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)

O Come, Thou stricken Lamb of God! 5 verses

Wolfgang Christopher Deszler tr/ad by John Wesley (note: some sources attribute authorship to Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, another to Hursley)

O GOD of our forefathers, hear, And make thy faithful mercies known! To thee... 4 verses

John Wesley (1703-1791)

O Lord! When we the path retrace 6 verses

James George Deck (1807-1884)

O Sacred Head Once Wounded 4 verses

Paulus Gerhardt

Olives that have know no pressure 6 verses

Savior When In Dust To Thee 5 verses

Parry, Joseph (1841-1903); Grant, Robert (1778-1838)

Saviour, we remember Thee! 6 verses

Samuel Trevor Francis

The Heart That Was Broken For Me 6 verses

The work is Thine, O Christ our Lord, 3 verses

Anon.

Via Bethlehem we journey, 8 verses

Margaret E. Barber (1869-1930)

What was it, blessed God, 4 verses

Ann Taylor Gilbert

The Relationship Between the Cup and the Fire

by T. Austin-Sparks

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound relationship between the cup of the Lord and the scattering of fire on earth, illustrating that true spiritual progress and the advancement of the Gospel are contingent upon partaking in the cup, which symbolizes suffering and sacrifice. He highlights the par

Are You Destroying the Church 35:34

by Francis Chan

Francis Chan emphasizes the critical importance of unity within the church, warning against the destructive nature of division and gossip. He reflects on biblical examples of God's severe response to those who treat sacred matters lightly, urging believers to recognize their role as God's temple and

Why Would God Have Mercy on Us 50:42

by Ralph Sexton Sr.

Ralph Sexton Sr. emphasizes the profound mercy and grace of God, questioning why God chooses to show compassion to humanity despite our unworthiness. He highlights the importance of unity among believers, asserting that when God's people come together in prayer and humility, divine intervention occu

The Church 44:34

by Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur emphasizes the significance of the Church as the body of Christ, highlighting that believers are called into fellowship with Jesus and are part of His divine plan. He discusses the diversity of gifts within the Church, stressing that each member has a unique role and function, all unde

United Action - Orientation 6 52:52

by George Verwer

George Verwer emphasizes the necessity of united action in the face of spiritual warfare, urging believers to be motivated by love and compassion as they prepare for outreach. He highlights that faith naturally leads to action, and that unity among believers is crucial for effective ministry and ove