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Hymns for 1 Samuel 17

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The United Methodist Hymnal
The United Methodist Hymnal
Baptist Hymnal 1991
Baptist Hymnal 1991
The Hymnal 1982: according to the use of the Episcopal Church
The Hymnal 1982: according to the use of the Episcopal Church
Psalter Hymnal (Gray)
Psalter Hymnal (Gray)

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TitleScriptureMatching Instances
Who would true valor see1 Samuel 17This hymn's reference to fighting a giant directly echoes David's courageous faith when facing Goliath in battle.7
The Battle Is the Lord's!1 Samuel 17:47This hymn echoes David's declaration that "the battle is the LORD's" when facing Goliath, affirming that victory belongs to God alone.4
Oh jóvenes, niños, y ancianos marchad1 Samuel 17:1-58This hymn calls Christians to spiritual battle, echoing David's courageous faith against Goliath in 1 Samuel 17.4
We Trust in You, Our Shield1 Samuel 17:47This hymn echoes David's trust in God as his shield and defender against Goliath, fighting in the Lord's name rather than his own strength.3
We Praise Thee, O God1 Samuel 17:47This hymn echoes David's trust in God's deliverance through battles, as seen when he defeated Goliath with the Lord's help.2
A Safe Stronghold1 Samuel 17:47This hymn echoes David's trust in God as the true fighter against evil, just as God enabled David to defeat Goliath.2
I'm on the Winning Side1 Samuel 17:47This hymn echoes David's confidence in God's victory over seemingly overwhelming foes in his battle against Goliath.2
Only a Boy Named David1 Samuel 17:49This hymn retells David's defeat of Goliath with a sling and stone, the central narrative of 1 Samuel 17.2
Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above1 Samuel 17:26I notice there may be an issue with this request. The hymn "Come, let us join our friends above" by Charles Wesley is about the communion of saints (the unity of believers on earth with those in heaven), while 1 Samuel 17 is the account of David and Goliath - a narrative about courage, faith, and God's deliverance through an unlikely champion. These don't appear to have a natural thematic connection. Could you verify that this hymn is actually tagged to 1 Samuel 17 in your database? This might be a data error that should be corrected rather than explained.1
At the Battle's Front1 Samuel 17:45-47This hymn echoes David's courage to face battle trusting in God as his defender and source of victory.1
Saul's Armor1 Samuel 17:37This hymn directly retells David's defeat of Goliath, using his faith over Saul's armor as a metaphor for trusting God's strength in spiritual battles.1
The Battle Belongs to the Lord1 Samuel 17:47This hymn echoes David's faith that victory belongs to God, not human strength, when facing Goliath.1
Who is this gigantic foe1 Samuel 171
¡A combatir!1 Samuel 17:45-471
If You Believe1 Samuel 171
David, the Keeper of his Father's Sheep1 Samuel 17:341
Goliath Was Big and Goliath Was Strong (Biggest Isn't Always Best)1 Samuel 17:4-50This hymn retells the story of David defeating Goliath, teaching that God empowers the small and faithful over the mighty.1
Use Me1 Samuel 171
Not to the strong is the battle, nor to the swift is the race1 Samuel 17:471
A mighty fortress is our God, A trusty shield and weapon (Schubert)1 Samuel 17:37-51This hymn echoes David's trust in God's mighty power to defeat seemingly invincible foes like Goliath.1

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