10. Amazing Grace - If Christianity had an anthem, I'm sure this would be it. But, I mean, if you really think about the words themselves, they are SO AMAZING. Because of His amazing grace, a wretch like me was saved - how sweet is the sound of that grace!
9. Power of the Cross - I love this song, because the melody accentuates the words so amazingly. And the emotions that I can pour into this song - whoo. That's all I have to say about that. Favorite stanza (even though they're all awesome):
"Oh, to see my name
Written in the wounds,
For through Your suffering I am free.
Death is crushed to death;
Life is mine to live,
Won through Your selfless love."
8. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - This is one of the most poetic hymns I've ever heard. I just love it.
7. Old Rugged Cross - I used to sing this hymn in the truck with my dad on Sundays when he would take me to church. I don't have a lot of fond memories of my relationship with him, but this is one of the best :)
5. Be Thou My Vision - For those of you who don't know me (or much about me), know this - I LOVE acapella music, and I love singing in harmony. This hymn is definitely one of my favorite ones to sing acapella.
4. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - The words to this song. Man. They make me bawl like a baby. Or choke up immensely. All depends on the room and the day. I actually like the alternative melody to this song. If you don't know what I'm talking about, take a listen:
3. Just As I Am - This hymn has been the "altar call" go-to hymn at manyyyyy church services I've been to. I have it memorized. And it is challenging, and so convicting too.
2. How Great Thou Art - This song can either be sung acapella as a solo, or as a HUGE choral number with many parts. I've heard it both ways, and I believe the words are just as powerful either way!
1. I Need Thee Every Hour - Guys. This song. Is my favorite hymn of all time (obviously, because I listed it at number one.) This hymn has the ability to break my heart down ANY TIME I hear it, no matter WHAT is happening in my life when I listen to it. Favorite version right here:
What about you? What are your favorite hymns? Can someone please comment something so at least I know people actually read my blog and this isn't just a glorified online journal? lol
We have a few in common! I can rarely get through Power of the Cross dry-eyed. So good.
ReplyDeleteAlso, for the record, O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus was originally written in 1875, but was more recently given a new melody and a chorus by Bob Kauflin. I love both versions, but the original melody is first in my heart. :)
DeleteYou're totally right! I just always start singing the "Sovereign Grace" version's chorus in my head, because that's always what I think of first. lol
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