Christianity Today pulled together information from several hymnals to compile a list of the most-enduring hymns. Here are the top hymns, in alphabetical order, appearing in multiple editions of hymnals from mainline denominations (Anglican {Episcopal}, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian and Lutheran) as well as four key evangelical hymnals. The article that explains the selection process and criteria is very interesting.
Scoring 28 out of a possible 28 in the CT analysis:
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
All hail the power of Jesus’ name
Come, ye thankful people, come
Crown him with many crowns
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty
How firm a foundation
In the cross of Christ I glory
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
Love divine, all loves excelling
O sacred Head, now wounded
When I survey the wondrous cross
Scoring 27 out of 28 in the CT analysis:
A mighty fortress is our God
All glory, laud, and honor
Come, thou almighty King
Just as I am, without one plea
Now thank we all our God
O, for a thousand tongues to sing
O God, our help in ages past
O, worship the King all glorious above
The church’s one foundation
Curious about the absence of "Amazing Grace?" Read the article and a followup story.
Curious about how CT out this analysis together? Read the article.
Wonder how many of these we've NOT sung at BMPCNC in recent months? Ask me.
Wonder how many of these we've used at our FirstLight service? Ask me.
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