All Hymns (A to Z)

Here’s a list of the over 150 hymn arrangements available for download at HymnCharts.com.

If a title is bold, click it to hear a sample. If the title is not bold, sheet music and chord charts are available for the hymn but it hasn’t been recorded yet. We’re in the process of recording all the arrangements and new audio is uploaded every month. Read more about our audio tracks.

Some HymnCharts are more blended in style, some are more contemporary. Read more about the HymnCharts timeline.

What Is a Hymn? A Deeper Look at Sacred Song

In a world where music is often used for entertainment or self-expression, there is a special class of songs that have a higher purpose: to lift our hearts and minds to God in worship. These sacred compositions, known as hymns, have been an integral part of Christian devotion and corporate worship since the earliest days of the church.

But what exactly is a hymn? At its core, a hymn is a lyric poem that expresses the worshipper’s reverent devotion and praise to God. Hymns are typically simple and metrical in form, making them easy for congregations to sing together in unity. Yet they are also profoundly emotional, poetic, and spiritual in nature, giving voice to our deepest longings and highest aspirations as believers.

The roots of Christian hymnody can be traced back to the Book of Psalms and other poetic passages in Scripture known as canticles. These divinely inspired texts set the pattern for the hymns that would follow, many of which refer directly or indirectly to Jesus Christ and His redemptive work.

Throughout church history, hymns have been written to celebrate the great truths and themes of our faith – from the incarnation and resurrection of Christ to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the hope of eternal life. Hymns also mark the seasons of the Christian year, with special compositions for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and other holy days.

But hymns are not just relics of the past. In recent years, there has been a revival of hymn-writing and hymn-singing in many churches, as a new generation of believers discovers the richness and depth of this musical heritage. Whether set to ancient melodies or fresh compositions, hymns continue to unite and inspire us as we lift our voices in praise to our mighty God and Savior.