Christian Hymns: The Timeless Melodies of Praise and Worship

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God is a Lutheran hymn written by Martin Luther in 1529. It is considered the first Christian hymn because it was one of the first hymns written in a vernacular language (German) rather than Latin.

John Newton, a former slave trader who became a minister, wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace" in 1779. The hymn is based on Newton's own experiences of God's grace and forgiveness.

Up from the Grave He Arose is a hymn that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is often sung during Easter services.

All the Way My Savior Leads Me is a hymn written by Fanny Crosby in 1875. The hymn is a testament to Crosby's faith in God's guidance and protection.

Holy, Holy, Holy is a hymn written by Reginald Heber in 1826. The hymn is based on the vision of Isaiah 6:3, where the prophet sees the seraphim praising God with the words "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty".

Bread of Heaven is a hymn that celebrates the sacrament of communion. It is often sung during communion services.

How Great Thou Art is a hymn written by Carl Boberg in 1885. The hymn is based on Psalm 145, and it expresses the awe and wonder of God's creation and love.

It Is Well with My Soul is a hymn written by Horatio Spafford in 1873. The hymn was written after Spafford's four daughters died in a shipwreck. The hymn expresses Spafford's faith in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in times of great sorrow.

Great Is Thy Faithfulness is a hymn written by Thomas Chisholm in 1923. The hymn is based on Lamentations 3:22-23, and it expresses the psalmist's confidence in God's faithfulness, even in times of trouble.

Silent Night is a hymn written by Joseph Mohr in 1818. The hymn is based on a poem that Mohr wrote after he was inspired by the beauty of the Austrian Alps. Silent Night is one of the most popular Christmas hymns in the world.

I Surrender All is a hymn written by Judson W. Van DeVenter in 1896. The hymn is based on 2 Corinthians 5:17, and it expresses the believer's willingness to surrender all to God.

Revive Us Again is a hymn written by William P. Mackay in 1880. The hymn is based on Psalm 85:6, and it expresses the believer's longing for a revival of God's Spirit in their lives and in the church.

At Calvary is a hymn written by William R. Newell in 1896. The hymn is based on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and it expresses the believer's gratitude for the salvation that Jesus won on the cross.

Go Tell It on the Mountain is a spiritual written by John W. Work Jr. in 1907. The spiritual is based on the story of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, and it expresses the joy of sharing the good news of Jesus with others.

Jesus Loves Me is a hymn written by Anna Bartlett Warner in 1860. The hymn is based on John 3:16, and it expresses the simple truth that Jesus loves all people.