8 Hymns on Wisdom & Understanding

8 hymns

The 'Wisdom & Understanding' category invites worshippers to reflect on the divine guidance and insight found in Christ. These hymns celebrate the transformative power of God's wisdom, echoing Proverbs 2:6, which reminds us that the Lord gives wisdom, and James 1:5, encouraging us to seek it generously. Join in worship as we seek deeper understanding through song.

Be It My Only Wisdom Here 2 verses

Charles Wesley

BE it my only wisdom here To serve the Lord with filial fear, With loving... 2 verses

John Wesley (1703-1791)

For a thousand years in Thy sight are as yesterday 5 verses

Happy The Man That Finds The Grace 6 verses

Charles Wesley

HAPPY the man that finds the grace, The blessing of God's chosen race, The... 6 verses

John Wesley (1703-1791)

The law of the Lord is perfect, 6 verses

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; 6 verses

Within the Father's House 7 verses

König, Johann Balthasar (1691-1758); Woodford, James Russell (1820-1885)

"The Inner Illumination We Need"

by A.W. Tozer

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of inner illumination for Christians, urging believers to seek a deeper understanding of God's will beyond mere intellectual knowledge. He highlights Paul's prayer for the Colossians, which calls for spiritual wisdom and understanding to lead a fruitful life. Toze

Light

by John Bunyan

John Bunyan emphasizes the significance of light in God's creation, illustrating how it parallels the spiritual illumination necessary for salvation. He explains that just as God commanded light to exist, the Holy Spirit first enlightens our understanding to reveal our true state, the consequences o

And God Saw the Light, That It Was Good

by C.H. Spurgeon

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the goodness of light, which originates from God's command, 'Let there be light.' He urges believers to appreciate both physical and spiritual light, the latter being essential for understanding God's glory and our own sinful nature. Spurgeon highlights the necessity of dist

The Text Plus the Holy Spirit

by A.W. Tozer

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit in understanding and applying Scripture, warning against a purely intellectual approach to faith. He critiques churches that rely solely on the text without the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, advocating for a deeper, inward illuminatio

The Spirit of Light

by A.B. Simpson

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as the Illuminator and Guide in our lives, highlighting how He provides the light of truth through the Scriptures and reveals God's will to us. The Holy Spirit not only enlightens our understanding but also gives us spiritual vision, allowing us to