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| | Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service | Lord, whose love in humble service bore the weight of human need | | | | English | Albert F. Bayly | | | Acts 6:2This hymn reflects Acts 6's call to humble service by caring for the physical and spiritual needs of others. | | | Inner Healing; Physical Hunger; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Justice; Missions; Social Concerns; Stewardship Of Possessions; Worship | | | | | | | | | 54 | 0 | 16310 | 2 |
| | When Stephen, Full of Power and Grace | When Stephen, full of power and grace | | | | English | Jan Struther | | 8.6.8.6 D | Acts 6 - 7This hymn retells the story of Stephen from Acts 6, celebrating his power, grace, and faithful witness as the first deacon. | | | | | | | | | | | | 13 | 1 | 71058 | 2 |
| | When God the Spirit Came | When God the Spirit came upon his church outpoured | | | | English | Timothy Dudley-Smith | | | Acts 6:1This hymn celebrates the Spirit-empowered witness and growth of the early church described in Acts 6. | | | Pentecost Season; Church Heritage; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature; Fruit of the Spirit; Holy Spirit Filling of; Missions; Pentecost Season; Witnessing | | | | | | | | | 7 | 0 | 17306 | 2 |
| | Herr Jesu, deiner Kirche Haupt, Zu dir seh auf wer an dich glaubt | Herr Jesu, deiner Kirche Haupt, Zu dir seh auf wer an dich glaubt | | | | German | | | | Acts 6:3This hymn connects to Acts 6's establishment of church leadership and the ordering of the early Christian community. | | | | | | | | | | | | 7 | 1 | 127296 | 2 |
| | I'll Tell It Wherever I Go | I'll tell of the Savior, I'll tell of His favor | Though life is uncertain, I cannot understand | | | English | Thomas A. Dorsey | | | Acts 6:7This hymn reflects the bold witness and testimony of Stephen and the early deacons in Acts 6 who proclaimed Christ faithfully. | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | 0 | 141587 | 2 |
| | The great Apostle gave command | The great Apostle gave command | | | | English | Paul Henkel | | | Acts 6:2-7This hymn reflects Acts 6's account of the apostles establishing deacons to serve the church in good order. | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 1 | 219712 | 2 |
| | Sweet Hour of Prayer | Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer | | | | English | W. W. Walford | Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of ... | 8.8.8.8 D | Acts 6:4This hymn reflects Acts 6's emphasis on the apostles' devotion to prayer as essential spiritual practice. | | | Intercession; Prayer Hymns about; liturgical Prayer Songs | Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 24 (29); Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 9 (14); Year A, Ordinary Time, Proper 12 (17); Year A, Advent, Third Sunday; Year B, Easter season, Seventh Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 12 (17) | |   | | | 1 | | | 1496 | 1 | 70438 | 1 |
| | Christ for the World | Christ for the world we sing! | | | | English | Samuel Wolcott | | 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 | Acts 6:4This hymn reflects Acts 6's call to faithful service and witness, as the early church organized to spread Christ's message to the world. | | | Cross of Believer; Missions General; Soul Winning | Year C, Holy Week season, Tuesday of Holy Week; Year A, Epiphany season, Baptism of the Lord (First Sunday) | |  | | | 1 | | | 454 | 1 | 28397 | 1 |
| | We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died | We sing the praise of Him who died | | | | English | Thomas Kelly | | 8.8.8.8 | Acts 6:13This hymn connects to Acts 6 through Stephen's faithful witness to Christ's sacrificial death, which he proclaimed before his martyrdom. | | | | | | | | | | | | 203 | 1 | 24545 | 1 |
| | A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | A mighty fortress is our God, A sword and shield victorious (Castillo fuerte es nuestro Dios) | | Ein' Feste Burg | German | English | Martin Luther | | 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 | Acts 6:7This hymn echoes Acts 6's theme of faithful believers standing firm against opposition through God's mighty power. | Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978 (tr.) | | | | | | | | | | | 17 | 0 | 1159418 | 1 |
| | Word of God, Across the Ages | Word of God, across the ages | | | | English | Ferdinand Q Blanchard | Word of God, across the ages Comes the ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Acts 6:7This hymn celebrates God's Word as a guide and source of truth, echoing Acts 6's appointment of Spirit-filled servants to preserve faithful ministry. | Ten New Hymns on the Bible | | | | AUSTRIAN HYMN |  | | | | 1 | | 13 | 0 | 19375 | 1 |
| | Holy Spirit, Come into Our Lives | Give us a spirit of wisdom | Holy Spirit, come into our lives | | | English | Ken Canedo | Holy Spirit, come into our lives. Holy ... | | Acts 6:3This hymn echoes Acts 6's call for Spirit-filled wisdom and discernment in selecting servants for ministry. | | | Gathering, Centring, and Invocation; Christian Year Pentecost; Discernment; Discipleship; Healing; Holy Spirit; Justice; Light; Peace; Service Music Gathering; Service Music Prayer For Illumination / Scripture Response; Transformation; Wisdom | | [Give us a spirit of wisdom] | | | | | | | 4 | 0 | 1371902 | 1 |
| | Earnest Prayer | Dear Savior, hear the earnest prayer I humbly raise to Thee | | | | English | | | | Acts 6:4This hymn reflects Acts 6's emphasis on prayer and devotion to God's word as essential spiritual practices. | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 1 | 103505 | 1 |
| | Is There a Word from the Lord? | Is there a word from the Lord? | | | | | Glenn Edward Burleigh | | | Acts 6:7This hymn reflects Acts 6's emphasis on the apostles' commitment to prayer and the ministry of the Word. | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 0 | 1200243 | 1 |
| | God, who made the stars of heaven | God, who made the stars of heaven | | | | English | Ruth C. Duck, b. 1947 | | 8.5.8.5.8.5.7.5 | Acts 6:1-6This hymn connects to Acts 6's call to Spirit-filled service through its Trinitarian focus on God's empowering presence for ministry. | | | The Nature and Mystery of God The Holy Trinity | | THIAN BENG | | | | | | | 2 | 0 | 1350032 | 1 |
| | Bathed In Glorious Light | Saint Stephen was commissioned | He raised his eyes to heaven | | | | John Ylvisaker | | 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7 | Acts 6 - 7This hymn directly retells Acts 6's account of Stephen's commissioning as a deacon to serve the poor and witness boldly for Christ. | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 0 | 33863 | 1 |
| | Give More Time to Prayer | Would you be strong in the Lord alway | Pray, my brother, pray | | | English | Elisha A. Hoffman | | | Acts 6:4This hymn echoes Acts 6:4 where the apostles devoted themselves to prayer and ministry of the word. | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 263223 | 1 |
| | We Praise the Christ for Martyred Saints | We praise the Christ for martyred saints | | | | English | Laurie F. Gauger, b. 1965 | We praise the Christ for martyred saints ... | 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 | Acts 6:8 - 8:3This hymn honors Stephen, the first Christian martyr introduced in Acts 6, as the model for all who die confessing Christ. | | | Church Triumphant | | MARTYRED SAINTS |  | | | | | | 1 | 0 | 1706691 | 1 |
| | Lord Jesus Christ, Our Savior-King | Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior-King | | | | English | Johnold J. Strey, b. 1975 | Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior-King, to ... | 8.8.8.8 | Acts 6:1-7This hymn celebrates the ministry of Word and Sacrament that Acts 6 establishes through the apostles' devotion to prayer and preaching. | | | Ministry | | FEDERAL STREET |  | | | | 1 | | 1 | 0 | 1706711 | 1 |
| | Spread Abroad, O Mighty Word | Spread abroad, O mighty Word | | | | English | Jonathan F. Bahnmeier, 1774-1841 | Spread abroad, O mighty Word, telling ... | 7.7.7.7 | Acts 6:7This hymn connects to Acts 6's account of choosing servants to spread God's word and minister to the growing church. | Tr. composite | | Missions | | HÖCHSTER PRIESTER |  | | | | 1 | | 1 | 1 | 1706733 | 1 |