Christian Hymn Lyrics and Meaning

When the Saints Go Marching In

Traditional African American Gospel Song Few gospel songs have become better known in American culture than the classic “When the Saints Go Marching In.”...

He Hideth My Soul

As Christians, we “stand on the shoulders” of the saints who’ve gone before us. Some of those saints were fruitful hymn-writers who wove Scripture...

At Calvary

There are many hymns that declare the wonder of the cross and the redemption we find in Jesus through his death on Calvary. However, the hymn "At Calvary"...

He Will Hold Me Fast

Strains of the hymn “He Will Hold Me Fast” swept through the grieving congregation at my friend’s memorial service. It started like a prayer—quiet,...

He's Able

"He’s Able" is a beloved, classic hymn written in 1958 by Dr. Paul E. Paino, the founder of Calvary Ministries International, with music arranged by John W....

There Is a Redeemer

Are you old enough to remember the day Christian singer Keith Green died in a plane crash with his son and daughter aboard? I don’t remember the crash, but...

King of Kings

Since “king of kings” is a common title for God based on popular Bible verses, there are many songs sharing that title. Depending on your church background,...

What a Day That Will Be

"What a Day That Will Be" became a famous gospel hymn in the 1970s, but it was first written in 1955 by Jim Hill. Hill was an Ohio gospel songwriter who was...

He Lives

The United States was in the height of the Great Depression. A man named Adolf Hitler had just been appointed Chancellor to Germany, and a Jewish scientist...

Blessed Redeemer

The hymn “Blessed Redeemer” was composed and written in a way unusual to songwriting. Usually, lyrics are written first and then the lyricist either...

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Many hymns offer comforting images about God’s provision and love. Yet it is often the hymns written by people who have experienced great suffering and...

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" is a simple hymn, originally drafted for children, with rich meaning to my heart. It’s one of the first hymns I learned on...

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

We live in an age of endless access to information, sermons, resources, and music. With the world at our fingertips, we can stream any worship song...

Jerusalem (hymn)

English poet William Blake wrote the original poem “Jerusalem Hymn” in 1804. In 1916, Sir Hubert Perry put the song to music. “Jerusalem Hymn,” also known...

Christ, Be Our Light

"Christ, Be Our Light" was written in 1993 by Bernadette Farrell. It can be sung no matter the season, but it serves as an Advent hymn that celebrates...