[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)
The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Arr. Dan Forrest)Dan Forrest

This hymn, “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” is a very popular piece that portrays God as the shepherd and us humans as the sheep who are protected and cared for by the shepherd.
It has been performed in various places; this particular performance is by the Concordia University Chicago Wind Symphony, conducted by Richard R.
Fischer.
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.
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.
abundant in beauty and blessingsSakushi: Josefu H. Girumoa / Sakkyoku: Uiriamu Buraddoberī

“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.
[Hymns] Famous hymns and sacred songs. Recommended hymns and sacred songs (61–70)
Hymn No. 216: “Ah, Fair Zion’s Morning”Thomas Hastings

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

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.
Hymn No. 109: Silent Nightfranz Xaver Gruber

A Christmas carol beloved around the world.
The music was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, with the original lyrics by Joseph Mohr.
The well-known anecdote tells that in 1818, because the church organ had broken, the piece was born as a song with guitar accompaniment.
Its melody, like a lullaby, gently conveys the tranquility of the holy, hushed night and the tender devotion of watching over the Christ child.
Translated into more than 300 languages, the story of soldiers singing it to one another during World War I has been passed down as a symbol of peace.
Combining solemnity with warmth, this song is perfect for quietly listening on a winter’s night when you want to spend a calm, peaceful moment.



