Hymns for Genesis 32

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Title	First Line	Refrain First Line	Languages	Authors	Full Text	Meter	Scripture	Text Sources	Topics	Tunes	Audio Preview	Flexscore	Auth Text Flex Score	Tune Auth Has Audio	Total Instances	Text Is Public Domain	Id	Matching Instances
Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown	Come, O thou Traveler unknown		English	Charles Wesley	Come, O thou Traveler unknown, whom ...	8.8.8.8	Genesis 32:24-32This hymn directly retells Jacob's wrestling with the mysterious stranger at Jabbok, seeking blessing and the divine name.		The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Prevenient Grace Repentance; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; Aldersgate; Biblical Narrative; Christian Experience; Faith; Grace; Love; Mercy; Pilgrimage	CANDLER » X	199195			1	302	0	12036	25
I will not let the go except tyou bless me	Lord, I cannot let thee go		English		Lord, I cannot let thee go, 'Till a ...		Genesis 32:26This hymn directly echoes Jacob's wrestling with God at Peniel, pleading "I will not let you go unless you bless me.		Worship Hymns Before Prayer; Hymns before prayer; Public Religion						170	1	538957	8
I Would Not Be Denied	When pangs of death seized on my soul	I would not be denied		C. P. J.	When pangs of death seized on my soul, ...	8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6	Genesis 32:26This hymn directly references Jacob's wrestling with God at Peniel, emphasizing persistent faith and refusing to let go until receiving a blessing.	Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Would_Not_Be_Denied)	Décision	[When pangs of death seized on my soul]» X				1	123	0	35339	6
Lord, we come before thee now	Lord, we come before thee now		English				Genesis 32:26This hymn echoes Jacob's earnest prayer at Peniel, seeking God's presence and blessing with humble persistence.			EVE » X					856	0	547350	4
Pray without ceasing	Shepherd Divine, our wants relieve		English			8.6.8.6	Genesis 32:26This hymn reflects Jacob's persistent wrestling in prayer with God at Peniel, seeking divine blessing and relief.		Means of Grace Prayer and Intercession						162	1	699721	4
"Weigh not thy life"	My soul, weigh not thy life		English	Leonard Swain	My soul, weigh not thy life Against thy ...		Genesis 32:26This hymn draws on Jacob's nightlong wrestling with God at Peniel, urging believers to persist in spiritual struggle until victory comes.		Christians Encouragements; Comfort; Courage; Crown of glory	OLMUTZ » X				1	65	0	1010359	3
Give Me Jesus	In the morning when I rise	Give me Jesus	English		In the morning when I rise, in the ...	7.7.4 with refrain	Genesis 32:20This hymn echoes Jacob's nighttime wrestling with God at Peniel, crying out in darkness for divine blessing above all earthly things.	Afro-American spiritual	Aspiration; Passing Days; Our Death; Spiritual Hunger; Morning; Spirituals	GIVE ME JESUS » X			1	1	29	0	16796	2
Herr der du mir das leben	Herr der du mir das leben		German	C. F. Gellert, 1715-1769			Genesis 32:10This hymn reflects Jacob's evening prayer at Peniel, seeking God's blessing and protection through the night.		Tageszeiten Abend						44	0	1205849	1
The Spirit of God dwelleth in you	Abba, Father, hear thy child		English				Genesis 32:26This hymn echoes Jacob's intimate encounter with God in Genesis 32, expressing the believer's adoption as God's child through the Spirit.		The Christian Life Adoption and Assurance						37	1	216056	1
Importunate supplication	God of my life, what just return		English			8.8.8.8	Genesis 32:26This hymn reflects Jacob's persistent wrestling with God in prayer at Peniel, seeking blessing and mercy.		The Sinner Penitential						32	1	372039	1
Bring Many Names	Bring many names, beautiful and good		English	Brian Wren (1936-)	Bring many names, beautiful and good, ...	9.10.11.9	Genesis 32:22-31This hymn echoes Jacob's encounter where God reveals a new name, celebrating the many names and faces of the living God.		God, maternal images; Praise of God	WATERDOWN » X			1		21	0	988536	1
Bless Me, O My Father	Bless me, O my Father, bless me		English	B. W. R. Taylor		8.7.8.7	Genesis 32:26This hymn echoes Jacob's plea to God for blessing at Peniel in Genesis 32:26, "I will not let you go unless you bless me.		Public Worship Closing of Service	EVENING INVOCATION » X					5	0	268397	1
Grace is when God gives us	Grace is when God gives us		English	Paul Crouch (b. 1963); David Mudie (b. 1961)	Grace is when God gives us the things ...	6.6.6.6.8.8.6.6	Genesis 32:10This hymn reflects Jacob's undeserved blessing at Peniel, where God showed mercy and grace despite Jacob's unworthiness.		The Activity of God God in human experience; God in grace and mercy	GRACE IS » X					2	0	955876	1
Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed	Alas! and did my Saviour bleed			Isaac Watts	Alas! and did my Saviour bleed, And did ...	8.6.8.6	Genesis 32:10This hymn connects to Jacob's wrestling with God in Genesis 32 through the theme of encountering divine grace despite unworthiness.		Christ Passion; Christ Atonement; Confession; Lent; Penitence; Sin; Jesus Christ His Passion and Atonement	MARTYRDOM (AVON)» X			1	1	2544	0	1048960	1
Depth of mercy	Depth of mercy! can there be		English	Charles Wesley		7	Genesis 32:26This hymn echoes Jacob's wrestling with God at Peniel, seeking divine mercy and blessing through persistent, penitent prayer.		Christ Intercession of; Christ Mediator; God Compassion of ; God Forbearance of; God Pity of; Mercy Sought; Penitence Penitence; Prayer For repentance; Sinners Confessing; Sinners Convicted				1		840	0	1153172	1
O love that wilt not let me go	O love that wilt not let me go		English	George Matheson, 1842-1906		8.8.8.8.6	Genesis 32:26This hymn echoes Jacob's wrestling with God at Peniel, clinging in struggle until receiving blessing and transformation.		Conflict, Suffering and Doubt	ST MARGARET » X			1	1	749	0	1294329	1
There Shall Be Showers of Blessing	There shall be showers of blessing	Showers of blessing		Daniel W. Whittle	There shall be showers of blessing: ...	8.7.8.7.5.7.8.7	Genesis 32:26This hymn connects to Jacob's wrestling with God at Peniel, where he pleaded for and received divine blessing.	Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/There_Shall_Be_Showers_of_Blessing); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (95)		SHOWERS OF BLESSING » X			1	1	369	0	34668	1
O Saviour, Bless Us ere We Go	O Saviour, bless us ere we go	Thro' life's long day, and death's dark night	English	Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863			Genesis 32:26This hymn echoes Jacob's plea for God's blessing before departing, seeking divine protection through life's journey.		Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Services, Occasions Closing Hymns, Doxologies	STELLA » X				1	352	0	1169306	1
Here, O My Lord, I See You	Here, O my Lord, I see you face to face		English	Horatius Bonar	Here, O our Lord, I see you face to ...	10.10.10.10	Genesis 32:30This hymn echoes Jacob's face-to-face encounter with God at Peniel, experiencing divine presence and blessing.		Lord’s Supper	LANGRAN » X	222686	1	1	1	344	1	17682	1
Behold the morning sun	Behold the morning sun			Watts	Behold, the morning sun Begins his ...	6.6.8.6	Genesis 32:26This hymn connects to Genesis 32 through the theme of divine revelation and God's transformative power to give spiritual sight and direction.		The Bible; Power of God's Word						320	0	263943	1