[Hymns] Famous hymns and sacred songs. Recommended hymns and sacred songs.
Hymns and sacred songs beloved around the world.
Hymns and sacred songs are known as songs that praise the Christian God, but in Japan—where many people are Buddhist—their recognition is by no means high.
There are many excellent pieces, but the difficulty is that they can be hard to find.
This time, we’ve picked out some famous works among hymns and sacred songs.
We also explain in detail the background of each piece and the meaning of the lyrics, so even those without prior knowledge of hymns and sacred songs can enjoy it.
How about soothing a heart worn down by daily stress with hymns and sacred songs?
Please sit back and enjoy!
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[Hymns] Famous Hymns and Sacred Songs. Recommended Hymns and Sacred Songs (51–60)
Hymnal, Second Volume, No. 195: ‘I Would Not Trade Anything for Christ’Sakushi: Rea Mira / Sakkyoku: Joji Bibari She
“I’d Rather Have Jesus” is a representative work by the composer George Beverly Shea.
Shea was also a gospel singer who composed and sang numerous hymns and gospel songs.
This hymn is often sung at Masses and concerts, and in Japan it was translated by Ugo Nakata and included in the hymnal “Seika.”
Hymn No. 4: “All Peoples of Every Nation, Turn to My Lord”Loys Bourgeois
This poem from Psalm 100 of the Old Testament teaches us where the source of worship to God lies.
The hymn is set to a tune known as OLD HUNDREDTH.
This poem has also been adopted as a Christian hymn and has been cherished for a long time.
Glory in the highestSakushi: Chāruzu Uesurē / Sakkyoku: Ferikusu Menderusuzōn
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a Christmas carol published in 1733.
The lyrics were written by Charles Wesley, and the music—believe it or not—was composed by the famous Romantic composer Felix Mendelssohn.
It’s a very popular hymn overseas, with artists like Mariah Carey having covered it on her albums!
How Great Thou Art (with Vince Gill) – Live from ACM Presents: Girls’ Night OutCarrie Underwood
This hymn, known by the title “How Great Thou Art,” often appears in pop-style arrangements, so you may have heard it before.
It’s a hymn of praise to God, and when the refrain—“O Lord! My God!”—is sung with heartfelt passion and power, it delivers a goosebump-inducing intensity.
The performer is Carrie Underwood, who won the audition show American Idol and has also won a Grammy.
She’s a late-blooming star, and her voice carries the strength of someone who rose to the top through sheer determination—truly outstanding.
Be sure to check it out.
The day we rely on the Lord’s handSakushi: Fushō/Sakkyoku: Ansonī Shouworutā
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” is a hymn and gospel song published in the United States in 1887.
The piece was memorably used on the soundtrack of the 2010 film True Grit, executive-produced by Steven Spielberg.
The soundtrack version is performed by American country singer Iris DeMent.