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- Amazing Grace – John Newton, England (1779) Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound / That saved a wretch like me / I once was lost but now am found / Was blind, but now, I see.
- How Great Thou Art – Carl Gustav Boberg, Sweden (1885) O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder / Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made / I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder / Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
- Holy, Holy, Holy – Reginald Heiber, England (1826) Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! / Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee / Holy, holy, holy!
- It is Well – Horacio Spafford, written in the Atlantic Ocean (1873) When peace like a river, attendeth my way / When sorrows like sea billows roll / Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know / It is well, it is well, with my soul.
The 100 Most Popular Christian Hymns. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Abide With Me. Alas And Did My Savior Bleed? All Creatures of our God and King.
Hymns are still being written today, with an intentional focus on penning timeless melodies, multiple verses full of rich theology, and sometimes a chorus to tie the themes together. Here is a list of our most popular modern worship hymns, generally written after 1990.
- Amazing Grace
- Wherever He Leads I’ll Go
- Blessed Assurance
- I’ll Fly Away
- In The Sweet By-And-By
- How Great Thou Art
- Holy, Holy, Holy - Traditional Christian Hymns
- Jesus Paid It All
- It Is Well with My Soul
- Be Thou My Vision
There is a reason why this classic hymn is the one most often used by Christian and secular media alike. The pleasing melody is the audio equivalent of being rocked back in forth in a crib. On top of the soothing music, there is a collection of lyrics that encapsulate the message of God’s grace and the joy of being born anew in Christ. “Amazing Gra...
Written in the 1930’s by BB McKinney, this hymn emphasizes the importance of trusting the Lord and resigning yourself to the idea that wherever God is is better than any place you envision yourself being. The more time we spend with God and the closer we draw near to Him, the better off we will be.
Faced with a life of never being able to see, blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby did not allow her impairment to stop her ministry. During Crosby’s long life, she wrote thousands of hymns, participated in missions, and taught many students. “Blessed Assurance” (1873) is a simple, but pleasant hymn that exudes the confidence of knowing that we will be f...
Another of the traditional Christian hymns pining for heavenly glory, “I’ll Fly Away” is a wonderful piece of music that takes on new life when you give it a little bluegrass spin. The song was written around 1930 by Albert E. Brumley. Viewing life on earth as a prison keeping us away from the ultimate existence with Jesus, the song gives death a s...
Some traditional Christian hymns took months to write, day after day spent trying to piece together the next lyric or note. Other songs, like “In the Sweet By-and-By,” are written in a whirlwind of inspiration that lasts mere minutes. Joseph Webster and S. Fillmore Bennett put together this 19th century hymn that rejoices in the thought of believer...
While most of the traditional Christian hymns on this list are written in American and the UK, some had a more indirect route to the American church. The lyrics were originally developed in Sweden by Carl Boberg before bouncing around Europe as a hymn and being translated into English by Stuart Hine. This hymn is about taking in the wonder of God a...
All of the songs on this list are under the classification of worship, but “Holy, Holy, Holy” is a hymn that praises God for being the only entity in the universe worthy of worship. Over and over it states that God has perfect love, power, and honor. Like the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah, this 19th century hymn is an iconic anthem that l...
This is one of those old Christian songsthat still resonates with believers today. Christian music today is mostly created by professional musicians and songwriters, but there have been plenty of everyday people over the years who have contributed to traditional Christian hymns. Elvina Hall was sitting in church one day when she penned the words to...
The story behind this famous hymn is both sorrowful and inspirational as its author Horatio Spafford overcame great tragedy to come to the place where he could write these words down. It can be easy for us to praise God when we’ve just experienced victory or when life is smooth sailing, but what about when we’re in the middle of a storm? This hymn ...
We’ve noted that some traditional Christian hymns come from outside the United States and this Irish classic is the perfect example. Although it’s only been a song in English for roughly 100 years, the origins of this one trace back over a millennium to an old Irish poem. The truth of this hymn is that with God as our compass, we will never truly b...
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- Amazing Grace. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
- Just As I Am. Original Lyrics from Charlotte Elliot, 1835. Just as I am - without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
- It Is Well with My Soul. It Is Well With My Soul Lyrics. When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say.
- In the Garden. I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses, And the voice I hear falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses... And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
Jul 23, 2023 · To help you incorporate upbeat hymns into your worship service, we have curated a playlist of 10 must-have songs that are sure to uplift your spirits and inspire your congregation. These hymns span a range of styles and eras, bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary worship.
Jan 14, 2022 · Turn up the volume and enjoy these 10 upbeat Christian songs by some of the current greats in Christian music. I think you will find them encouraging and filled with hope at least for the next hour or so but my guess is they’ll become favorites long into the future.
