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

Hymn 298: “Be at Peace, O My Heart”Katarīna A D fon Shurēgeru

Be at peace, my heart — Hymn No. 298

It quickly became famous after being set to the music of Sibelius’s symphonic poem Finlandia.

Composed in Finland in 1900 when the country was suffering under the oppressive rule of Tsarist Russia, it is still widely sung in Finland today as a second national song after the national anthem.

It is a hymn expressing trust in and longing for God.

Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyDon Moen

Don Moen – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty [Official Audio]

This song is known in Japan under the title “The Lord, the Maker,” and it praises God, who created this wonderful world.

It is sung with a warm voice by Don Moen, an American contemporary worship singer-songwriter.

The balance with the female vocalist is excellent, and listeners unfamiliar with it might not even realize it’s a hymn.

The arrangement is very easy to listen to, so it’s highly recommended for those new to hymns!

The Lord’s My Shepherd – Tune: CrimondJohn Siderius

The Lord’s my shepherd (Crimond) (1988 Remaster)

A hymn known in Japan by the title “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” or sometimes “The Lord Is My Shepherd (Waga Bokusha).” You may wonder what it means.

In fact, the relationship between God and people is depicted in the Bible with the metaphor of a shepherd and sheep.

In other words, God is the shepherd and we humans are the sheep.

It means that God guides us and takes care of us.

Hymn No. 294: ‘Abundant Is Thy Grace’William Bradbury

NHK Morning Drama Yae’s favorite hymn ♬ “Blessings Abundant” Hymn No. 294, He Leadeth Me

This is a hymn whose lyrics were written in 1862 by Joseph H.

Gilmore, a Baptist pastor in Philadelphia, United States, and set to music by William Bradbury.

It is said to have been written based on Psalm 23 in the Old Testament: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.”

O Thou, God the FatherJ.S.Bach

O thou, God the Father [3D Band Book], from page 16

Johann Sebastian Bach, the father of music.

The Orgelbüchlein, a collection of organ pieces that Bach left around 1713 during his Weimar period, contains many masterpieces.

This work, one of the pieces from that collection, is an arrangement of a chorale based on the Lord’s Prayer.

Its calm yet noble melody, together with the delicately ornamented inner voices, seems to embody the very spirit of deep prayer.

It was originally performed in church services as an introduction to hymns sung by the congregation.

On a night when you wish to quiet your heart, or in the morning when you want to begin the day with a pure mind, imagine the sound resonating in a church and listen, savoring each and every note.

Sing It in the ValleysKevin Mayhew Ltd

Sing It in the Valleys

When we think of hymns, we often imagine many solemn pieces with a relaxed tempo, but there are also some with a brighter tone.

“Sing It in the Valleys” is one of them, and it’s often performed with a lively rhythm.

This version is arranged for solo guitar, so you might not realize it’s a hymn just from listening.

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.