Song Database

John Newton (1779)

A masterpiece of Christian hymnody. Written by converted slave trader John Newton, this hymn perfectly captures the transformative power of God's grace. The theology is rich, personal, and biblically grounded.

Reginald Heber (1826)

A theologically rich hymn focused on the Trinity and God's holiness. Often called one of the greatest hymns in the English language. The Trinitarian theology is explicit and orthodox.

Horatio Spafford (1873)

Written after profound tragedy (loss of four daughters at sea), this hymn demonstrates faith that trusts God regardless of circumstances. Rich in substitutionary atonement theology.

Martin Luther (1529)

The battle hymn of the Reformation, based on Psalm 46. Luther's hymn captures the reality of spiritual warfare while affirming complete confidence in Christ's victory.

Thomas Chisholm (1923)

Based directly on Lamentations 3:22-23, this hymn celebrates God's unchanging nature and daily mercies. The theology of God's immutability is central and well-articulated.

Carl Boberg, Stuart K. Hine (English) (1885)

A complete gospel presentation moving from creation to cross to coming again. The progression from natural revelation to special revelation to eschatological hope is masterful.

Dallan Forgaill (attributed), Mary Elizabeth Byrne (translator), Eleanor Hull (versifier) (600)

An ancient Irish hymn expressing total devotion to Christ as the supreme treasure. The petition for God to be one's vision captures the essence of Christian discipleship.

Robert Robinson (1758)

Robinson's hymn is remarkable for its honest acknowledgment of human proneness to wander while trusting in God's pursuing grace. The "Ebenezer" reference (1 Samuel 7:12) is rich with meaning.

Fanny Crosby (1873)

Fanny Crosby's beloved hymn emphasizes the biblical doctrine of assurance. Despite being blind from infancy, Crosby wrote over 8,000 hymns expressing confident faith.

Augustus Toplady (1763)

A powerful declaration of salvation by grace alone. Toplady wrote this as a polemic against the Arminian theology of John Wesley, emphasizing human inability and Christ's sufficiency.