HYMNBLOG

Home of Hymn for the Day

Hymnblog is a place to learn about and be strengthened in your faith by reading about and hearing the great hymns of the Christian faith.

The image above is of Dorothe Engelbretsdatter (1636-1716) the first known Norwegian woman hymn writer.

HYMN FOR EPIPHANY 4 The Beatitudes

Text: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Tune: There are many/see below 1 Bless'd are the humble souls, who see Their ignorance and poverty:...

HYMN FOR EPIPHANY III This little Light of Mine

Text and tune: African American spiritual or Harry Dixon Loes, (1895-1965) This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine, Let it...

HYMN FOR EPIPHANY II Love Lifted me

Text: John Rowe (1865-1933). Tune: Howard E. Smith (1863-1918) 1 I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very...

HYMN FOR THE BAPTISM OF JESUS Wade in the water

Text and tune: anonymous. Chorus Wade in the water Wade in the water, children, Wade in the water God's a-going to trouble the water 1....

HYMN for the Name of Jesus Day/January 1

Text: Theoktistus of the Studium (9th century). Tune: Ralph Alvin Strom (1901-1977) 1. Jesus Name all names above, Jesus, best and...