The most inspiring hymns, such as “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art,” beautifully express faith, redemption, and reverence for God’s greatness. Their timeless lyrics continue to uplift and encourage believers, offering comfort, hope, and a deep sense of God’s presence in every moment of life.
History of Hymns
Hymns have a long and rich history, originating in ancient cultures as a way to honor deities and express devotion. Over time, they evolved into sacred songs in Christianity, Judaism, and other faiths, becoming integral to religious rituals and gatherings.
In Christian traditions, hymns became particularly prominent during the early church, with many written in Latin and sung during Mass. The Protestant Reformation in the 16th century encouraged hymns in vernacular languages, making them more accessible to ordinary believers and fostering deeper engagement in worship.
Today, hymns continue to inspire and unite worshippers around the world, with many churches incorporating both traditional and contemporary hymns into services. Their enduring appeal lies in their ability to convey deep spiritual truths and foster a collective sense of worship, bridging generations and cultures through music.
Sweet Hour of Prayer Hymn, sung by Rosemary Siemens.
Listening to hymns early in the morning and before bedtime can be a calming and spiritually enriching experience, offering a peaceful way to start and end your day. The gentle melodies and profound lyrics help set a reflective tone, allowing you to center your thoughts and connect with your faith in moments of quiet.
Whether you’re relaxing at home or seeking a moment of tranquility, these hymns will bring comfort and peace to your heart. I’ve curated a special list of hymns for you on Spotify and YouTube, offering a selection that spans both classic and contemporary favorites. Enjoy these timeless songs as they soothe your soul and uplift your spirit.
1. What a Friend we have in Jesus – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse.
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“Be Thou My Vision” – Ancient Irish hymn
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Thomas O. Chisholm
2. Leaning On The Everlasting Arms – Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman.
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Thomas O. Chisholm
3. Sweet Hour of Prayer – William Walford, William Batchelder Bradbury.
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” – William Walford, William Batchelder Bradbury
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“Be Thou My Vision” – Ancient Irish hymn
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Thomas O. Chisholm
“I Surrender All” – Judson W. Van DeVenter
4. Great is Thy Faithfulness – Thomas Chisholm
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Thomas O. Chisholm
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” – William Walford, William Batchelder Bradbury
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
5. And Can It Be – Charles Wesley.
“And Can It Be” – Charles Wesley
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
6. Amazing Grace – John Newton
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“And Can It Be” – Charles Wesley
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman
7. Love divine – Charles Wesley.
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” – Charles Wesley
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
“And Can It Be” – Charles Wesley
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Thomas O. Chisholm
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” – William Walford, William Batchelder Bradbury
“Be Thou My Vision” – Ancient Irish hymn
“I Surrender All” – Judson W. Van DeVenter
8. Seeking the lost – William A. Ogden
“Seeking the Lost” – William A. Ogden
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” – Charles Wesley
9. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God – Martin Luther.
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” – Martin Luther
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Boberg
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” – Charles Wesley
10. How Great Thou Art – Carl Gustav Boberg.
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” – Charles Wesley
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” – Martin Luther
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – Anthony J. Showalter and Elisha Hoffman
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Thomas O. Chisholm
“And Can It Be” – Charles Wesley
11. It Is Well with My Soul – Horacio Spafford.
“It Is Well with My Soul” – Horatio Spafford
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” – Charles Wesley
12. Be Thou My Vision – Dallán Forgaill
“Be Thou My Vision” – Dallán Forgaill
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“It Is Well with My Soul” – Horatio Spafford
13. Blessed Assurance – Fanny Crosby.
“Blessed Assurance” – Fanny Crosby
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” – Charles Wesley
14. The Old Rugged Cross – George Bennard
“The Old Rugged Cross” – George Bennard
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Blessed Assurance” – Fanny Crosby
15. Holy, Holy, Holy – Reginald Heber.
“Holy, Holy, Holy” – Reginald Heber
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“The Old Rugged Cross” – George Bennard
16. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross – Isaac Watts.
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” – Isaac Watts
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Blessed Assurance” – Fanny Crosby
17. Rock of Ages – Charles Wesley, Augustus Montague Toplady.
“Rock of Ages” – Charles Wesley, Augustus Montague Toplady
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
18. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee – Henry Van Dyke.
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” – Henry Van Dyke
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Rock of Ages” – Charles Wesley, Augustus Montague Toplady
19. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Robert Robinson.
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” – Robert Robinson
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
20. I Surrender All – Judson W. Van DeVenter.
“I Surrender All” – Judson W. Van DeVenter
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
21. It Is Well – Horatio Spafford
“It Is Well with My Soul” – Horatio Spafford
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Blessed Assurance” – Fanny Crosby
22. I’ll Fly Away – Albert E. Brumley.
“I’ll Fly Away” – Albert E. Brumley
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Blessed Assurance” – Fanny Crosby
23. All creatures of our Lord and King – St. Francis of Assisi.
“All Creatures of Our God and King” – St. Francis of Assisi
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“I Surrender All” – Judson W. Van DeVenter
“Blessed Assurance” – Fanny Crosby
24. Softly and Tenderly – Will L. Thompson.
“Softly and Tenderly” – Will L. Thompson
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“I Surrender All” – Judson W. Van DeVenter
25. Jesus paid it all – Elvina Hall.
“Jesus Paid It All” – Elvina Hall
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
26. Crown Him with many crowns – Matthew Bridges..
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” – Matthew Bridges
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Jesus Paid It All” – Elvina Hall
27. Rejoice the Lord is king – Charles Wesley.
“Rejoice, the Lord Is King” – Charles Wesley
“Amazing Grace” – John Newton
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – Joseph M. Scriven and Charles Converse
“How Great Thou Art” – Carl Gustav Boberg
“Blessed Assurance” – Fanny Crosby
