[Hymns] Famous hymns and sacred songs. Recommended hymns and sacred songs.

At the Name of JesusChristopher Walker

At the Name of Jesus

“At the Name of Jesus,” composed in 1870, is a hymn whose lyrics, as the title suggests, praise Jesus Christ.

Though it has been sung for many years, this is a version arranged in a gospel style.

In Western countries where Christian culture is deeply rooted, such pop-style arrangements are widely accepted, and hymns can be heard in a variety of forms.

All Beautiful the March of DaysMac Frampton

All Beautiful the March of Days

This is a hymn written by Mac Frampton in 1984.

A hymn is, in the first place, a song of praise to the Christian God or saints, created as a song of faith that ordinary people can sing in church.

Many hymns are encouraging, easy to listen to, or soulful, which may explain their popularity.

As the title “Beautiful March Day” suggests, it sings of the joy and excitement of winter ending and a new season—spring—arriving.

The light, lively rhythm of the piano expresses the feeling of spring!

Make Me a Channel of Your PeaceSusan boyle

Susan Boyle – Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Audio)

This song is also famous for being performed by Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor at the funeral of Princess Diana in the UK in 1997.

Today, it has been covered by various artists such as Susan Boyle and All Angels.

The song is based on the Prayer of St.

Francis, attributed to St.

Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order who was active on the Italian Peninsula in the 13th century.

This well-known prayer passage has been quoted in speeches by prominent religious and political figures, including Mother Teresa and Margaret Thatcher.

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Shine Jesus ShineGraham Kendrick

Shine, Jesus, Shine [Reprise]

Composed in 1987, this is a Christian praise song known in Japan as “Shine, Jesus, Shine.” The lyrics and vocals for this pop-styled, grandly arranged piece are by Graham Kendrick, a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader.

As the son of a Baptist pastor, he feels almost as if he were born to become exactly this kind of singer.

All Creatures of Our God and King (Arr. Buck Mangum)BYU Vocal Point

All Creatures of Our God and King (Arr. Buck Mangum)

Hymn No.

75, “All Creatures of Our God and King.” Its lyrics are based on St.

Francis’s “Canticle of the Sun,” listing each element of God’s creation in heaven and earth and praising God.

BYU Vocal Point is an a cappella group made up of students from Brigham Young University in the United States.

Their singing—and their performance—are highly regarded, and just listening to them is truly soothing, isn’t it?

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Be Still, for the Presence of the LordCeleste

Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord

This hymn, with its beautiful harmonies sung by women, is gentle on the ears and soothing to the heart.

It praises the radiant Holy One and expresses a spirit of faith.

The song is performed with the theme of serving and ministering to God.

True to the grace of hymns, it’s a piece that makes us listeners feel as though our hearts are being cleansed.

Listening to this song can make you feel like you’re set for a pleasant day.

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind / He Leadeth MeThe O’Neill Brothers Group

Parry: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Dear Lord” in foreign TV shows and movies.

It means “O Lord,” a term referring to God.

If we translate this song’s title into Japanese, it means “O Lord, forgive us our sins now.” It is a hymn that asks God’s forgiveness for foolish deeds.

This piece also appears in the 2007 film Atonement, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.