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

The day we rely on the Lord’s handSakushi: Fushō/Sakkyoku: Ansonī Shouworutā

Hymn of Hope No. 325: “The Day I Lean on the Lord’s Hand” (Hymn; Everlasting Arms)

“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.

Hymnal 21, No. 471: “Longing for Victory”Charles Tindley

471 Hope for Victory ~from Hymnal 21~

This is a song that became famous during the American civil rights movement led by Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

in the 1950s and 1960s.

Folk singer Pete Seeger helped popularize the song and made it an anthem of the movement.

The original piece is the spiritual “I’ll Overcome Someday,” published by Charles Tindley, an African American Methodist minister.

There is also a theory that it originated as a work song sung aboard ships by people who were taken from Africa through Europe and brought to America as slaves.

The song expresses a powerful desire for victory in freedom and peace, and the courage to move forward.

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abundant in beauty and blessingsSakushi: Josefu H. Girumoa / Sakkyoku: Uiriamu Buraddoberī

Bountiful Blessings ~Hymn No. 294~

“Mimegumi Yutakeki” contains lyrics about being led by the Lord amid abundant blessings and deepening one’s faith.

It is a well-known hymn frequently sung in Japan.

The words were written by Joseph H.

Gilmore in 1862 under the title “He Leadeth Me,” and the tune was composed by William Bradbury in 1864.

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Hymn No. 216: “Ah, Fair Zion’s Morning”Thomas Hastings

Ah, fair Zion’s morning — Hymn No. 216

It is a historical place name in the Jerusalem region of Israel, and the lyrics are based on Isaiah 60:1 from the Old Testament: “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.

For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will rise upon you like the morning sun, and His glory will appear over you.”

Hymn No. 4: “All Peoples of Every Nation, Turn to My Lord”Loys Bourgeois

Hymn No. 4: “All Peoples of Every Nation, Turn to My Lord”

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.

How Great Thou Art (with Vince Gill) – Live from ACM Presents: Girls’ Night OutCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood – *** How Great Thou Art *** – featuring Vince Gill [HQ]

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.

Guide Me, O Thou Great RedeemerEly Cathedral Choir

Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer

This hymn is a famous piece also known by the title “Cwm Rhondda.” Although the song is based on the Book of Exodus—which recounts God’s people escaping from Egypt and journeying through the wilderness—it is often sung at weddings and funerals in the United Kingdom and is a familiar piece to many.

The lyrics exist in various versions, and it is also sung at rugby and football matches.