Hymns & Hymnal Library
A curated library of classic Christian hymns — every entry includes full lyrics, the author and year, the standard tune, the story behind the song, and the King James verses that inspired it.
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14 curated themes — pick one to see every hymn in it.
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Hand-picked hymns from our most-loved themes.
Praise
Worship
Salvation
Every hymn, by theme
Praise
(25)Hymns of exalted praise to God.
Holy, Holy, Holy
Reginald Heber · 1826
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Robert Robinson · 1758
Blessed Assurance
Fanny J. Crosby · 1873
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Matthew Bridges & Godfrey Thring · 1851
All Creatures of Our God and King
Francis of Assisi (1225); William H. Draper (1919) · 1225
Silent Night
Joseph Mohr · 1818
Joy to the World
Isaac Watts · 1719
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Charles Wesley · 1739
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Edward Perronet · 1779
Fairest Lord Jesus
Anonymous (German, 17th century) · 1677
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Isaac Watts · 1719
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Charles Wesley · 1739
For the Beauty of the Earth
Folliott S. Pierpoint · 1864
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Joachim Neander · 1680
To God Be the Glory
Fanny J. Crosby · 1875
O Worship the King
Robert Grant · 1833
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Henry Francis Lyte · 1834
Come, Thou Almighty King
Anonymous · 1757
Blessed Be the Name
William H. Clark · 1888
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Charles Wesley · 1744
And Can It Be That I Should Gain
Charles Wesley · 1738
This Is My Father's World
Maltbie D. Babcock · 1901
I Love to Tell the Story
Katherine Hankey · 1866
We Gather Together
Adrianus Valerius · 1597
Now Thank We All Our God
Martin Rinkart · 1636
Worship
(13)Reverent congregational worship.
Holy, Holy, Holy
Reginald Heber · 1826
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Matthew Bridges & Godfrey Thring · 1851
All Creatures of Our God and King
Francis of Assisi (1225); William H. Draper (1919) · 1225
Silent Night
Joseph Mohr · 1818
Joy to the World
Isaac Watts · 1719
O Holy Night
Placide Cappeau (trans. John Sullivan Dwight) · 1847
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Charles Wesley · 1739
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Latin (9th century); trans. John Mason Neale · 1851
Fairest Lord Jesus
Anonymous (German, 17th century) · 1677
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Joachim Neander · 1680
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Walter Chalmers Smith · 1867
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Henry Francis Lyte · 1834
Blessed Be the Name
William H. Clark · 1888
Salvation
(12)Hymns of the gospel and saving faith.
Amazing Grace
John Newton · 1779
Rock of Ages
Augustus M. Toplady · 1776
Blessed Assurance
Fanny J. Crosby · 1873
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Charles Wesley · 1739
The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard · 1913
Jesus Paid It All
Elvina M. Hall · 1865
Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Robert Lowry · 1876
Just As I Am
Charlotte Elliott · 1835
To God Be the Glory
Fanny J. Crosby · 1875
There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood
William Cowper · 1772
And Can It Be That I Should Gain
Charles Wesley · 1738
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Will L. Thompson · 1880
Devotion
(12)Personal love and adoration.
Be Thou My Vision
Ancient Irish (attributed to Dallán Forgaill) · 8th century
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Joseph M. Scriven · 1855
Jesus Loves Me
Anna B. Warner · 1860
I Surrender All
Judson W. Van DeVenter · 1896
I Need Thee Every Hour
Annie S. Hawks · 1872
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Ray Palmer · 1830
Take My Life and Let It Be
Frances R. Havergal · 1874
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Charles Wesley · 1747
Sweet Hour of Prayer
William W. Walford · 1845
My Jesus, I Love Thee
William R. Featherstone · 1864
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Elizabeth C. Clephane · 1872
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Bernard of Clairvaux (attrib.) · 1153
Comfort
(10)Songs of consolation and peace.
It Is Well With My Soul
Horatio G. Spafford · 1873
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Martin Luther · 1529
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Joseph M. Scriven · 1855
Silent Night
Joseph Mohr · 1818
Jesus Loves Me
Anna B. Warner · 1860
Abide With Me
Henry Francis Lyte · 1847
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Elisha A. Hoffman · 1887
Sweet Hour of Prayer
William W. Walford · 1845
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Louisa M. R. Stead · 1882
How Firm a Foundation
John Rippon's Selection (attrib. 'K') · 1787
Majesty
(10)The greatness and glory of God.
Holy, Holy, Holy
Reginald Heber · 1826
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Martin Luther · 1529
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Matthew Bridges & Godfrey Thring · 1851
All Creatures of Our God and King
Francis of Assisi (1225); William H. Draper (1919) · 1225
Joy to the World
Isaac Watts · 1719
O Holy Night
Placide Cappeau (trans. John Sullivan Dwight) · 1847
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Edward Perronet · 1779
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Joachim Neander · 1680
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Walter Chalmers Smith · 1867
O Worship the King
Robert Grant · 1833
Atonement
(9)The blood and sacrifice of Christ.
Rock of Ages
Augustus M. Toplady · 1776
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Isaac Watts · 1707
O Holy Night
Placide Cappeau (trans. John Sullivan Dwight) · 1847
The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard · 1913
Jesus Paid It All
Elvina M. Hall · 1865
Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Robert Lowry · 1876
To God Be the Glory
Fanny J. Crosby · 1875
There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood
William Cowper · 1772
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Elizabeth C. Clephane · 1872
Trust
(9)Hymns of dependence on the Lord.
Be Thou My Vision
Ancient Irish (attributed to Dallán Forgaill) · 8th century
It Is Well With My Soul
Horatio G. Spafford · 1873
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Martin Luther · 1529
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Joseph M. Scriven · 1855
I Surrender All
Judson W. Van DeVenter · 1896
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Latin (9th century); trans. John Mason Neale · 1851
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Elisha A. Hoffman · 1887
Trust and Obey
John H. Sammis · 1887
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Louisa M. R. Stead · 1882
Consecration
(7)Devotion and surrender to Christ.
Be Thou My Vision
Ancient Irish (attributed to Dallán Forgaill) · 8th century
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Robert Robinson · 1758
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Isaac Watts · 1707
I Surrender All
Judson W. Van DeVenter · 1896
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Latin (9th century); trans. John Mason Neale · 1851
Take My Life and Let It Be
Frances R. Havergal · 1874
My Jesus, I Love Thee
William R. Featherstone · 1864
The Cross
(6)Hymns centred on Calvary.
Assurance
(6)Confidence in the promises of God.
Grace
(5)The unmerited favor of God in Christ.
Providence
(3)God's daily care and provision.