9. How Great Thou Art
Stuart K. Hine translated this Swedish hymn into English, creating one of the most powerful hymns of praise to God’s magnificent creation and His sacrificial love. It recounts the splendor of the natural world, the life of Jesus, and the promise of eternal life, inspiring awe and worship.
10. Jesus Messiah
Written by Chris Tomlin, “Jesus Messiah” is a modern hymn that focuses on Jesus’ role as the Messiah, His sacrifice for humanity, and His righteousness imputed to us. It’s a declaration of Jesus’ lordship and our redemption through His blood.
11. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Martin Luther’s famous hymn, written in the 16th century, portrays God as a mighty fortress and a bulwark never failing. It reflects Luther’s confidence in God’s protection against all forms of evil and his reliance on God’s power over the forces of Satan.
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12. Abide with Me
Henry Francis Lyte wrote “Abide with Me” in the 19th century as a prayer for God’s presence through life’s trials and at death. It’s a hymn of comfort and trust in God’s unchanging nature and His constant presence with His people.
13. I Speak Jesus
“I Speak Jesus” is a contemporary worship song declaring the power of invoking Jesus’ name over every situation. It emphasizes the authority believers have to bring Jesus’ healing, peace, and power into their lives and the world around them.
14. O Worship the King
Robert Grant penned “O Worship the King” in the 19th century, a hymn of adoration that paints a majestic picture of God as the King of all creation. It’s based on Psalm 104 and encourages worshippers to marvel at God’s power, grace, and mercy.
15. Only Jesus
“Only Jesus” is a contemporary hymn that centers on the sufficiency of Christ alone in salvation and life. It’s a call to make Jesus the focus of our lives and to find our identity and purpose in Him alone.
The remaining hymns, from “Alas, and did my Savior bleed” to “Lord Prepare Me,” and concluding with “It Is Well with My Soul,” each carry unique messages of God’s sacrifice, sovereignty, and the peace He offers. Hymns of praise collectively form a framework of worship that enriches the Christian experience, guiding believers to deeper faith and reliance on God through song. These hymns, both ancient and modern, remind us of the enduring nature of God’s truth and the unshakeable hope we have in Christ.
