100 Hymns Everyone Should Learn

20. Immortal, invisible, God only wise – Walter Chalmers Smith, 1867

All laud we would render: O help us to see
’tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.

19. In the cross of Christ I glory – John Bowring, 1825

In the cross of Christ I glory,
towring o’er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story
gathers round its head sublime.

18. Holy God, we praise thy name – Ignaz Franz, 18th century; trans. Clarence Walworth, 1853

Holy Father, Holy Son,
Holy Spirit: three we name thee,
though in essence only one;
undivided God we claim thee,
and adoring bend the knee
while we own the mystery.

17. Tell out, my soul – Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1961

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of God’s might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by;
proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

16. Abide with me – Henry F. Lyte, 1847

Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes

15. Christ the Lord Is risen today – Charley Wesley, 1739

Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

14. Crown him with many crowns – Matthew Bridges, 1851, and Godfrey Thring, 1874

All hail, Redeemer, hail!
For thou hast died for me;
thy praise and glory shall not fail
throughout eternity.

13. Now thank we all our God – Martin Rinkart, 1636; trans. Catherine Winkworth, 1858

O may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts
and blessed peace to cheer us;
and keep us still in grace,
and guide us when perplexed;
and free us from all ills,
in this world and the next.

12. Guide me, O thou great Redeemer – William Williams, 1745; trans. from Welsh by Peter Williams and the author, 1771

Death of death and hell’s destruction,
land me safe on Canaan’s side.