[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 (81–90)
Earth and All StarsLive Hymnal
A track from Live Hymnal’s 2018 release “Word.” It’s a hymn about “singing a new song to praise God.” Live Hymnal is a group formed by musicians and singers from South Florida.
Their arrangements let you enjoy hymns as casually as you would pop music.
Be sure to listen for the exquisite harmonies!
Praise My Soul the King of HeavenMatthew Brown
When it comes to hymns, isn’t this the first song that comes to mind? Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, once you listen you’ll surely think, “Oh, that one!” The English translation of the title is “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven,” and it’s truly a hymn that praises God.
The phrase “Hallelujah” is repeated in the chorus.
This is definitely a great place to start! There are also pop-style arrangements, so try listening to a few different versions.
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind / He Leadeth MeThe O’Neill Brothers Group
You may have heard the phrase “Dear Lord” in foreign TV shows and movies.
It means “O Lord,” referring to God.
The Japanese translation of this song’s title is “Lord, now forgive us our sins.” It is a hymn that seeks forgiveness from God for foolish deeds.
This piece also appears in the 2007 film Atonement, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Hymn 94 “Long-Awaited”John Mason Neale & Thomas Helmore
This is a hymn whose lyrics were written based on the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 of the Old Testament: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Immanuel means “God is with us” and is one of the names of Jesus Christ, the Messiah.
A similar description appears in the Gospel of Matthew: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.” In both the New and Old Testaments, this hymn depicts the birth of Jesus, the Savior.
Hymn No. 142 — Lord Jesus of GloryIsaac Watts
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” is one of the four great hymns of England.
It was published in 1707 in Hymns and Spiritual Songs under the title “Crucifixion to the World by the Cross of Christ.” Since then, it has been included in countless hymnals, translated into many languages, and spread throughout the world.