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| | The Son of God Goes Forth to War | The Son of God goes forth to war | | | | English | Reginald Heber | The Son of God goes forth to war, a ... | 8.6.8.6 D | Acts 7:59-60This hymn honors Stephen, the first Christian martyr described in Acts 7, who saw Christ in heaven and forgave his persecutors as he died. | | | The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Christ Example of; The Nation; Patience of Christians; Rewards | | ALL SAINTS NEW |   | | | | 1 | | 882 | 1 | 10584 | 8 |
| | God, We Praise You! | God, we praise you! God we bless you! | | | | English | Christopher M. Idle | | 8.7.8.7 D | Acts 7:55-56This hymn echoes Stephen's vision in Acts 7 of heaven's glory and the faithful martyrs who praise God's majesty. | Te Deum laudamus | | | Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 28 (33); Year A, Ordinary Time, Proper 6 (11) | | | | | | | | 32 | 0 | 47134 | 6 |
| | Battle Hymn of the Republic | Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord | Glory, glory, hallelujah | | | English | Julia Ward Howe | | 15.15.15.6 with refrain | Acts 7:25-29This hymn echoes Stephen's vision of Christ's glory in Acts 7:55-56, anticipating the Lord's triumphant return in judgment. | | | God Majesty and Power; National Hymns | | |  | | | 1 | | | 644 | 1 | 171451 | 5 |
| | Built on the Rock | Built on the Rock the Church doth stand | | | | English | Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig; Carl Doving | Built on the Rock the church shall stand ... | 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 | Acts 7:48This hymn echoes Acts 7:48's declaration that God does not dwell in temples made with hands but chooses to live among His people. | | | Church Nature; Proclamation; Worship; Changing Year | | KIRKEN DEN ER ET | | | | | 1 | | 78 | 0 | 17372 | 5 |
| | Asleep in Jesus! Blessed Sleep | Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep | The angels bore our loved one home | | | English | Margaret Mackay | | 8.8.8.8 | Acts 7:60This hymn echoes Acts 7:60's description of Stephen "falling asleep" in death, portraying Christian death as peaceful rest in Jesus. | | | | | | | | | | | | 1187 | 1 | 27244 | 4 |
| | Praise to the Holiest in the height | Praise to the Holiest in the height | | | | English | John Henry Newman | | 8.6.8.6 | Acts 7:48-49This hymn's praise of Christ as the "second Adam" who rescues humanity echoes Stephen's speech in Acts 7 proclaiming Jesus as the Righteous One. | | | | | |  | | | 1 | | | 182 | 1 | 25787 | 4 |
| | Don't Resist the Holy Spirit | Don't resist the Holy Spirit | Come, poor sinner, yield to Jesus | | | | Daniel S. Warner | Don’t resist the Holy Spirit, Sinner, ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Acts 7:51This hymn echoes Stephen's charge in Acts 7:51 against resisting the Holy Spirit, urging sinners to yield instead. | Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Dont_Resist_the_Holy_Spirit); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (75); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (392) | | | | [Don't resist the Holy Spirit] |  | | | | | | 5 | 0 | 63462 | 4 |
| | Jesus, Lover of My Soul | Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly | | | | English | Charles Wesley | Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy ... | 7.7.7.7 D | Acts 7:59This hymn echoes Stephen's dying prayer in Acts 7:59, calling upon Jesus as refuge and Savior in life's final moments. | | | Choir; Choir; Christ Refuge; Christ Refuge; Repentance; Repentance; liturgical Songs of Response | | |   | 221538 | | 1 | | | 3570 | 1 | 25240 | 3 |
| | Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire | Prayer is the soul's sincere desire | | | | English | James Montgomery | | 8.6.8.6 | Acts 7:59-60This hymn connects to Stephen's prayerful spirit in Acts 7, particularly his final prayer of forgiveness as he faced martyrdom. | | | Intercession; Prayer Hymns about; liturgical Prayer Songs | Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 25 (30) | |  | | | 1 | | | 876 | 0 | 201132 | 3 |
| | The Universal Presence | Jesus, wherever Thy people meet | | | | English | William Cowper | | 8.8.8.8 | Acts 7:48-49This hymn echoes Stephen's vision of God's presence beyond the temple, affirming Christ meets His people everywhere. | | | | | | | | | | | | 531 | 1 | 28031 | 3 |
| | Once in Royal David's City | Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle-shed | | | | English | Cecil Frances Alexander | | 8.7.8.7.7.7 | Acts 7:55-56This hymn echoes Stephen's speech in Acts 7 about God's presence with His people, culminating in Christ's humble incarnation. | | Ireland | Jesus Christ Life and Ministry | | |  | | | 1 | | | 444 | 1 | 69845 | 3 |
| | Fearless in the fire of tribulation | Head of the Church triumphant | | | | English | | | | Acts 7:59This hymn reflects Stephen's fearless witness and rejoicing spirit amid persecution in Acts 7. | | | Rejoicing Deliverance from Trouble | | TRIUMPH |  | | | | | | 202 | 1 | 457004 | 3 |
| | O Sacred Head! sore wounded | O Sacred Head! sore wounded | | O Haupt voll blut und Wunden | German | English | James Waddell Alexander (1804-1859); Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) | O Sacred Head! sore wounded, with ... | 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 | Acts 7:54-56This hymn connects to Stephen's vision of Christ's glory in Acts 7:55-56 and his suffering for the faith, mirroring Christ's passion. | | | Life in Christ Christ Incarnante - Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Death and Bereavement; Devotion | | PASSION CHORALE |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 774 | 0 | 1012628 | 2 |
| | The Lord is King! | The Lord is King, lift up thy voice | | | | English | Josiah Conder | | 8.8.8.8 | Acts 7:55-56This hymn echoes Stephen's vision in Acts 7 of Christ's sovereign reign and God's holy majesty as the righteous Judge. | | | | | | | | | | | | 268 | 1 | 221036 | 2 |
| | Alleluia! Sing to Jesus | Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the scepter, His the throne | | | | English | W. Chatterton Dix | | 8.7.8.7 D | Acts 7:48-49This hymn celebrates Christ's ascension to heaven, reflecting Stephen's vision of Jesus standing at God's right hand in Acts 7. | | | liturgical Communion Songs | Year B, Easter season, Ascension of the Lord; Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 10 (15); Year C, Easter season, Ascension of the Lord; Year A, Easter season, Seventh Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time, Proper 19 (24); Year A, Easter season, Third Sunday; Year A, Epiphany Season, Sixth Sunday; Year A, Easter season, Ascension of the Lord | |  | | | 1 | | | 235 | 1 | 65601 | 2 |
| | God of Grace and God of Glory | God of grace and God of glory | | | | English | Harry Emerson Fosdick | | 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 | Acts 7:2This hymn echoes Stephen's courageous faith in Acts 7, seeking God's wisdom and strength to face opposition and remain faithful amid trials. | | | Church Militant & Trumphant; Warfare, Spiritual | | |  | | | 1 | | | 178 | 1 | 51508 | 2 |
| | From all Thy Saints in Warfare | From all Thy saints in warfare | | | | English | Horatio Nelson | | 7.6.7.6 D | Acts 7:54-60This hymn honors Stephen, the first Christian martyr whose death and vision of Christ standing at God's right hand are recorded in Acts 7. | | | | | |  | 221529 | | 1 | | | 121 | 1 | 113086 | 2 |
| | Sleep Thy Last Sleep | Sleep thy last sleep, free from care and sorrow | | | | English | Edward Arthur Dayman | | 10.10.10.10 | Acts 7:60This hymn connects to Stephen's peaceful death in Acts 7, reflecting the blessed sleep of faithful saints. | Sarum Hymnal, 1868 | | | | | | | | | | | 105 | 1 | 1194168 | 2 |
| | I Am Not Skilled to Understand | I am not skilled to understand | My Savior loves, my Savior lives | | | English | Dora Greenwell | | 8.7.8.7 D with refrain | Acts 7:55-56This hymn echoes Stephen's dying vision of the living Saviour in Acts 7:55-56, affirming Christ's resurrection and lordship. | | | Christ Passion; Christ Sacrifice; New Birth; Passion; Sacrifice | | | | | | | | | 99 | 1 | 47353 | 2 |
| | Three Warnings | Resist not the Spirit, but yield to Him now | Resist not the Spirit | | | English | William Thomas Dale | | | Acts 7:51This hymn echoes Stephen's warning in Acts 7:51 against resisting the Holy Spirit and hardening one's heart. | | | | | | | | | | | | 34 | 1 | 203051 | 2 |