Top 500 Popular Christian Hymns - Titles index page

A Collection of the Top 500 popular traditional Christian Hymns and Spiritual songs in the UK and USA, 500+ lyrics with chords for guitar, banjo, ukulele etc. also with PDF for printing.

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THIS COLLECTION was the result of a survey of many lists of "Most Popular Hymns and Spiritual Songs" and includes things like the BBC's Songs Of Praise top 100 Hymns.
However, the popularity index used was cross-country and cross-denominational but was largely informed by USA, UK, Australia, Canada and English language lists. The emphasis is on old time traditional hymns. Interestingly, "people derived" lists as opposed to those generated by record companies and organisations like the CCLI consist of almost entirely of old traditional songs whereas the organisation derived lists seem to mostly exclude traditional hymns. I hope this collection will provide a useful resource for students of hymnody or perhaps even church directors of music wishing to include more traditional hymns in services.

What is Included, oddities and conventions.

Nearly all the songs have chords marked on the lyrics but there are a small handful that have lyrics only, these were included because they were obviously popular but no suitable chord transcriptions were available. Some of the hymns have more than one version reflecting different keys or sometimes very different interpretations reflecting the transcribers opinion, expertise or taste. Spellings used in some of the hymns may reflect national preferrences, for example the American propencity to leave out "u"s, or of the English to add them!

Most of the lyric lines start at the top and you just read down but some use sheet music convention:

Verse 1 line 1 ( read this line first)
Verse 2 line 1 ( read this line third)
Verse 3 line 1 ( read this line fifth)
etc

Verse 1 line 2( read this line second
Verse 2 line 2 ( read this line forth)
Verse 3 line 2 (read this line sixth)
etc

Music Videos with Lyrics & Orchestral Backing Music are available for many of the songs in this song book; the video below is the latest in our Youtube collection, to see more videos click on the three bars icon in the top left of the video window.

IMPORTANT

Many of the songs on this site are in the public domain or traditional categories, however this cannot be guaranteed, and should you wish to use them as a basis of a performance or for any non-personal study purpose you are advised to contact the copyright holders (where available, copyright info has been included with the song). These transcriptions are made by many different individuals from all over the world for their own research and instruction, and as such are liable to great variation in interpretation and opinion. They are being shared on this site for educational purposes only, please see our copyright page for more info.

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Should you need version of the song, for printing (without banners or adverts) an PDF file is available for downloading by the link at the bottom of the song pages..

For song books of Popular Hymns and Sheet Music to buy check the Popular Hymns Collection at Sheet Music Plus

Below is a list of all the songs available in this section, to view the lyrics/chords choose desired section from the top nav-bar.

A Charge To Keep I Have-CRD
A Child Of The King-CRD
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God-CRD
A New Name In Glory-CRD
A Pilgrim Was I-CRD
A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord-CRD
Abide With Me-CRD
Alas And Did My Savior Bleed1-CRD
All Creatures Of Our God And King-CRD
All Glory Laud And Honor-CRD
All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name-CRD
All My Hope On God Is Founded
All People That On Earth Do Dwell-CRD
All The Way My Saviour Leads Me-CRD
All Things Bright And Beautiful-CRD
All To Jesus I Surrender-CRD
Alleluia Alleluia-CRD
Alleluia Sing To Jesus-CRD
Almost Persuaded-CRD
Am I A Soldier Of The Cross-CRD
Amazing Grace-CRD
America The Beautiful
And Can It Be-CRD
And Can It Be That I Should Gain2-CRD
Angels From The Realms Of Glory-CRD
Angels From The Realms Of Glory2-CRD
Angels We Have Heard On High-CRD
Angels We Have Heard On High2-CRD
Anywhere With Jesus-CRD
Are You Washed In The Blood-CRD
Art Thou Weary Heavy Laden-CRD
As With Gladness Men Of Old-CRD
Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know-CRD
At Calvary-CRD
At The Cross-CRD
At The Lambs High Feast We Sing-CRD
Ave Maria-CRD
Away In A Manger-CRD
Away In A Manger2-CRD
Battle Hymn Of The Republic-CRD
Be Not Dismayed Whateer Betide-CRD
Be Not Dismayed Whatever Betide-CRD
Be Not Dismayed Whatever Betide2-CRD
Be Still My Soul-CRD
Be Thou My Vision-CRD
Behold Me Standing At The Door-CRD
Beneath The Cross Of Jesus-CRD
Blessed Assurance-CRD
Blessed Redeemer-CRD
Blest Be The Tie That Binds-CRD
Break Thou The Bread Of Life-CRD
Break Thou The Bread Of Life2-CRD
Breathe On Me Breath Of God-CRD
Brethren We Have Met To Worship-CRD
Can You Count The Stars-CRD
Children Of The Heavenly Father-CRD
Children Of The Heavenly Father2-CRD
Christ Arose-CRD
Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation-CRD
Christ Returneth-CRD
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today-CRD
Come Christians Join To Sing-CRD
Come Down O Love Divine
Come Every Soul By Sin Oppressed-CRD
Come Thou Almighty King-CRD
Come Thou Almighty King1-CRD
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing-CRD
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus-CRD
Come We That Love The Lord-CRD
Come We That Love The Lord1-CRD
Come Ye Sinners-CRD
Come Ye Sinners Poor And Needy-CRD
Come Ye Thankful People Come-CRD
Complete In Thee-CRD
Count Your Blessings-CRD
Crown Him With Many Crowns-CRD
Dare To Be A Daniel-CRD
Day By Day-CRD
Day Is Dying In The West-CRD
Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind-CRD
Does Jesus Care-CRD
Dont Forget The Sabbath-CRD
Down At The Cross-CRD
Doxology-CRD
Doxology2-CRD
Dwelling In Beulah Land-CRD
Dying With Jesus By Death Reckoned Mine-CRD
Encamped A Long The Hills Of Light-CRD
Eternal Father-CRD
Eternal God Whose Power Upholds-CRD
Everyday With Jesus-CRD
Face To Face-CRD
Face To Face With Christ My Savior-CRD
Fairest Lord Jesus-CRD
Fairest Lord Jesus1-CRD
Faith Is The Victory-CRD
Faith Of Our Fathers-CRD
Farther Along-CRD
Father Hear The Prayer We Offer
Fight The Good Fight With All Thy Might
Fill My Cup Lord-CRD
Footsteps Of Jesus-CRD
For All The Saints-CRD
Free From The Law Oh Happy Condition
From Every Stormy Wind That Blows-CRD
Give Me The Bible-CRD
Give Of Your Best To The Master-CRD
Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken-CRD
Glory Be To The Father-CRD
Glory To His Name-CRD
Go Tell It On The Mountain-CRD
God Be With You Till We Meet Again-CRD
God Is So Good-CRD
God Leads Us Along-CRD
God Of Grace And God Of Glory-CRD
God Of Our Fathers Whose Almighty Hand-CRD
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-CRD
God The Lord A King Remaineth-CRD
God Who Made The Earth And Heaven-CRD
God Will Take Care Of You-CRD
Good Christian Men Rejoice-CRD
Grace Greater Than All Our Sin-CRD
Gracious Spirit Dwell With Me-CRD
Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah-CRD
Hail Redeemer King Divine-CRD
Hallelujah Praise God-CRD
Hallelujah Praise Jehovah-CRD
Hallelujah What A Savior-CRD
Hark The Herald Angels Sing-CRD
Have Thine Own Way Lord-CRD
Have You Been To Jesus For The Cleansing Power-CRD
He Giveth More Grace-CRD
He Hideth My Soul-CRD
He Is Coming Again
He Leadeth Me-CRD
He Who Would Valiant Be-CRD
Hear Our Prayer O Lord-CRD
Heavenly Sunlight-CRD
Here Is Love-CRD
Here O My Lord I See Thee Face To Face-CRD
Hes Got The Whole World In His Hands-CRD
Higher Ground-CRD
Holy Bible Book Divine
Holy Ghost With Light Divine
Holy Holy Holy-CRD
Hover Ore Me Holy Spirit-CRD
How Firm A Foundation-CRD
How Great Our Joy-CRD
How Great Thou Art-CRD
How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings-CRD
How Marvellous His Love-CRD
How Much More-CRD
How Shall I Sing That Majesty
I Am Resolved-CRD
I Am So Glad-CRD
I Am Thine O Lord I Have Heard Thy Voice-CRD
I Am Weak But Thou Art Strong-CRD
I Bow Down-CRD
I Can Hear My Saviour Calling-CRD
I Cannot Tell-CRD
I Come To The Garden Alone-CRD
I Exalt Thee-CRD
I Gave My Life For Thee-CRD
I Have A Saviour Hes Pleading In Glory-CRD
I Have Been Blessed-CRD
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus-CRD
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus2-CRD
I Have Found A Friend In Jesus-CRD
I Hear The Saviour Say-CRD
I Heard An Old Old Story How A Savior Came-CRD
I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say-CRD
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth-CRD
I Know Whom I Have Believed-CRD
I Love Thy Kingdom Lord-CRD
I Love Thy Kingdom Lord1-CRD
I Love To Tell The Story-CRD
I Love To Tell The Story2-CRD
I M Pressing On The Upward Way-CRD
I Must Needs Go Home By The Way Of The Cross-CRD
I Must Tell Jesus-CRD
I Need Thee Every Hour-CRD
I Need Thee Every Hour2-CRD
I Serve A Risen Saviour Hes In The World Today-CRD
I Shall Not Be Moved-CRD
I Sing The Almighty Power Of God1-CRD
I Sing The Mighty Power Of God2-CRD
I Sing The Mighty Power Of God3-CRD
I Surrender All-CRD
I Vow To Thee My Country-CRD
I Was Sinking Deep In Sin-CRD
I Will Sing Of My Redeemer-CRD
I Will Sing Of My Redeemer2-CRD
I Will Sing The Wondrous Story-CRD
I Would Be True-CRD
Id Rather Have Jesus-CRD
If You Are Tired Of The Load Of Your Sin-CRD
Ill Go In The Strength Of The Lord
Im Going Up Yonder-CRD
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise-CRD
In A Little While Were Going Home-CRD
In Christ There Is No East Or West-CRD
In Heavenly Love Abiding-CRD
In Loving Kindness Jesus Came-CRD
In My Heart There Rings A Melody-CRD
In Shady Green Pastures-CRD
In The Cross Of Christ I Glory-CRD
In The Garden-CRD
In The Hour Of Trial
In The Strength Of The Lord-CRD
In The Sweet By And By-CRD
In The Sweet By And By2-CRD
In Thy Loving Kindness Lord-CRD Infant Holy Infant Lowly-CRD
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear2-CRD
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear-CRD
It Is Well With My Soul-CRD
It May Be At Morn When The Day Is Awakening-CRD
Ive Found A Friend-CRD
Ive Found A Friend Who Is All To Me
Ive Wandered Far Away From God-CRD
Jerusalem-CRD
Jesus Calls Us-CRD
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today-CRD
Jesus I My Cross Have Taken-CRD
Jesus Is All The World To Me-CRD
Jesus Is Coming To Earth Again-CRD
Jesus Is Tenderly Calling-CRD
Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross-CRD
Jesus Lover Of My Soul-CRD
Jesus Loves Even Me-CRD
Jesus Loves Me-CRD
Jesus Loves Me2-CRD
Jesus My Lord Will Love Me Forever-CRD
Jesus Paid It All-CRD
Jesus Paid It All2-CRD
Jesus Saves-CRD
Jesus Saves Jesus Saves-CRD
Jesus Saviour Pilot Me-CRD
Jesus Shall Reign-CRD
Jesus The Very Thought Of Thee-CRD
Jesus Thou Joy Of Loving Hearts-CRD
Jesus What A Friend For Sinners-CRD
Joy To The World-CRD
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee-CRD
Joys Are Flowing Like A River-CRD
Just A Closer Walk With Thee-CRD
Just As I Am -CRD
King Of My Life I Crown Thee Now-CRD
Lead Kindly Light-CRD
Lead Me Lord-CRD
Lead On O King Eternal-CRD
Lead On O King Eternal2-CRD
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us-CRD
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms-CRD
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence-CRD
Let All The World In Every Corner Sing-CRD
Let Us Break Bread Together-CRD
Lifes Railway To Heaven-CRD
Lift Every Voice And Sing-CRD
Lift Up The Trumpet-CRD
Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates-CRD
Like A River Glorious-CRD
Living For Jesus-CRD
Living For Jesus2-CRD
Lo How A Rose Eer Blooming-CRD
Lord Enthroned In Heavenly Splendour
Lord For The Years-CRD
Lord I Want To Be A Christian-CRD
Lord I Will Praise Thee-CRD
Lord Im Coming Home-CRD
Lord Jesus Be Thou With Us Now-CRD
Lord Jesus I Long To Be Perfectly Whole-CRD
Lord Of All Hopefulness-CRD
Lord Speak To Me-CRD
Lord Speak To Me That I May Speak-CRD
Lord Thou Lovst The Cheerful Giver-CRD
Lord With Glowing Heart Id Praise Thee-CRD
Love Divine All Loves Excelling-CRD
Love Divine All Loves Excelling2-CRD
Love Divine So Great And Wondrous-CRD
Love Lifted Me-CRD
Loved With Everlasting Love
Low In The Grave He Lay Jesus My Savior-CRD
Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned
Make Me A Captive Lord-CRD
Man Of Sorrows What A Name-CRD
Marvelous Grace Of Our Loving Lord-CRD
Marvelous Grace2-CRD
Marvelous Message We Bring-CRD
May The Lord Bless You And Keep You-CRD
May The Mind Of Christ My Savior-CRD
Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Coming Of The Lord-CRD
Moment By Moment-CRD
Moment By Moment
More About Jesus Would I Know-CRD
More Love To Thee O Christ-CRD
Morning Has Broken-CRD
Mt Zion Stands Most Beautiful-CRD
Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone
My Country Tis Of Thee-CRD
My Faith Has Found A Resting Place-CRD
My Faith Looks Up To Thee-CRD
My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less-CRD
My Hope Is In The Lord-CRD
My Jesus I Love Thee-CRD
My Life My Love
My Maker And My King-CRD
My Song Is Love Unknown-CRD
Near The Cross-CRD
Near To The Heart Of God-CRD
Nearer My God To Thee-CRD
Nearer Still Nearer-CRD
No Not One-CRD
No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus-CRD
Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus-CRD
Now I Belong To Jesus-CRD
Now Thank We All Our God-CRD
Now Thank We All Our God2-CRD
Now The Day Is Over-CRD
O Come All Ye Faithful-CRD
O Come All Ye Faithful1-CRD
O Come All Ye Faithful2-CRD
O Come Let Us Adore Him-CRD
O Come O Come Emmanuel-CRD
O Could I Speak The Matchless Worth
O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing-CRD
O God Our Help In Ages Past-CRD
O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice
O Holy Night-CRD
O How I Love Jesus-CRD
O How Love I Thy Law-CRD
O Jesus I Have Promised
O Little Town Of Bethlehem-CRD
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go-CRD
O Master Let Me Walk With Thee-CRD
O Perfect Love-CRD
O Sacred Head Now Wounded-CRD
O Sacred Head Now Wounded1-CRD
O Safe To The Rock That Is Higher Than I-CRD
O Sing My Soul Your Makers Praise-CRD
O Soul Are You Weary And Troubled-CRD
O Thou In Whose Presence-CRD
O Word Of God Incarnate-CRD
O Worship The King All Glorious Above-CRD
O Worship The King-CRD
O Worship The Lord2-CRD
O Zion Haste-CRD
Of The Fathers Love Begotten-CRD
Oh The Wonderful Cross-CRD
Old Time Religion-CRD
One Day When Heaven Was Filled With His Praises-CRD
Only Trust Him-CRD
Onward Christian Soldiers-CRD
Open My Eyes That I May See-CRD
Our God Our Help In Ages Past-CRD
Out Of My Bondage Sorrow And Night-CRD
Out On The Highways And Byways Of Life-CRD
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior-CRD
Peace Perfect Peace-CRD
Power In The Blood-CRD
Praise Him Praise Him-CRD
Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven-CRD
Praise The Lord Ye Heavens Adore Him-CRD
Praise To The Holiest In The Height
Praise To The Lord The Almighty-CRD
Praise Ye The Father-CRD
Precious Lord-CRD
Precious Memories-CRD
Prince Of Peace Control My Will-CRD
Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It-CRD
Rejoice The Lord Is King-CRD
Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart-CRD
Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart1-CRD
Rescue The Perishing-CRD
Revive Us Again-CRD
Revive Us Again2-CRD
Rock Of Ages-CRD
Room At The Cross For You-CRD
Safe In The Arms Of Jesus-CRD
Safely Thro Another Week-CRD
Salvation-CRD
Save Me O God By Thy Great Name-CRD
Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us-CRD
Saviour Thy Dying Love Thou Gavest Me-CRD
Seeking The Lost-CRD
Shall We Gather At The River-CRD
Shall We Gather At The River2-CRD
Silent Night-CRD
Since I Have Been Redeemed-CRD
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart-CRD
Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above-CRD
Sing The Wondrous Love Of Jesus-CRD
Sing Them Over Again To Me-CRD
Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling-CRD
Soldiers Of Christ Arise-CRD
Soul Of My Saviour-CRD
Sound The Battle Cry-CRD
Sowing In The Morning-CRD
Spirit Of God Descend Upon My Heart-CRD
Spirit Of God Descend Upon My Heart1-CRD
Springs Of Living Water-CRD
Stand By Me-CRD
Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus-CRD
Standing On The Promises-CRD
Sun Of My Soul-CRD
Sweet Hour Of Prayer-CRD
Take My Life And Let It Be-CRD
Take My Life And Let It Be1-CRD
Take My Life And Let It Be2-CRD
Take The Name Of Jesus With You-CRD
Take Time To Be Holy-CRD
Take Time To Be Holy2-CRD
Take Up Thy Cross-CRD
Tell Me The Old Old Story-CRD
Tell Me The Old Old Story2-CRD
Tell Me The Story Of Jesus-CRD
The Churchs One Foundation-CRD
The Cross Upon Which Jesus Died-CRD
The Day Of Resurrection-CRD
The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended-CRD
The First Noel-CRD
The God Of Abraham Praise-CRD
The Great Physician
The Haven Of Rest-CRD
The Holy City-CRD
The King Of Love My Shepherd Is-CRD
The King Of Love My Shepherd Is2-CRD
The Light Of The World Is Jesus-CRD
The Lily Of The Valley-CRD
The Lord In Zion Reigneth-CRD
The Lord In Zion Reigneth2-CRD
The Lord Is Coming-CRD
The Lords My Shepherd Ill Not Want-CRD
The Love Of God-CRD
The Solid Rock-CRD
The Solid Rock1-CRD
The Star Spangled Banner-CRD
The Star Spangled Banner2-CRD
The Strife Is Oer The Battle Done
The Unclouded Day-CRD
There Is A Balm In Gilead-CRD
There Is A Fountain-CRD
There Is A Name I Love To Hear-CRD
There Is A Place Of Quiet Rest-CRD
There Is A Redeemer-CRD
There Is Never A Day So Dreary
There Is Power In The Blood-CRD
There Is Sunshine In My Soul Today-CRD
There Shall Be Showers Of Blessings-CRD
Theres A Call Comes Ringing-CRD
Theres A Wideness In Gods Mercy
Theres Not A Friend Like The Lowly Jesus-CRD
Theres Room At The Cross For You-CRD
Theres Within My Heart A Melody-CRD
Thine Be The Glory-CRD
This Is My Fathers World-CRD
This Is My Fathers World1-CRD
This Is My Fathers World2-CRD
This Little Light Of Mine-CRD
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne-CRD
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne0-CRD
Thou My Everlasting Portion-CRD
Though Days Are Long-CRD
Thy Hand O God Has Guided
Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet-CRD
Till The Storm Passes By-CRD
Tis Midnight Andon Olives Brow
Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus-CRD
To God Be The Glory-CRD
To God Be The Glory2-CRD
Trust And Obey-CRD
Trusting Jesus-CRD
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus-CRD
Under His Wings-CRD
Unless The Lord Shall Build The House-CRD
Up Calvarys Mountain One Dreadful Morn-CRD
Up From The Grave He Arose-CRD
Victory In Jesus-CRD
Walking In Sunlight All Of My Journey-CRD
Walking With Thee-CRD
Watch Ye Saints-CRD
We Cannot Measure How You Heal
We Come O Christ To You-CRD
We Gather Together-CRD
We Gather Together2-CRD
We Give Thee But Thine Own
We Have Heard The Joyful Sound-CRD
We Plough The Fields And Scatter-CRD
We Shall Overcome-CRD
We Three Kings-CRD
We Three Kings2-CRD
Well Understand It Better By And By-CRD
Were Marching To Zion-CRD
Were You There-CRD
Weve A Story To Tell The Nations-CRD
What A Friend We Have In Jesus-CRD
What A Friend We Have In Jesus1-CRD
What A Friend We Have In Jesus2-CRD
What A Wonderful Change In My Life Has Been Wrought-CRD
What Can Wash Away My Sin-CRD
What Child Is This-CRD
What Wondrous Love Is This-CRD
When All My Labors And Trials Are Oer-CRD
When I Can Read My Title Clear-CRD
When I Survey The Wonderous Cross-CRD
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross-CRD
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross1-CRD
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross2-CRD
When Morning Gilds The Skies-CRD
When Peace Like A River Attendeth My Way-CRD
When The Roll Is Called-CRD
When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder-CRD
When The Saints Go Marching In-CRD
When They Ring Those Golden Bells-CRD
When Upon Lifes Billows You Are Tempest Tossed-CRD
When We All Get To Heaven-CRD
When We All Get To Heaven2-CRD
When We Walk With The Lord In The Light Of His Word-CRD
Where Cross The Crowded Ways Of Life
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks-CRD
Whiter Than Snow--CRD
Who Is On The Lords Side--CRD
Who Is On The Lords Side1--CRD
Who Is On The Lords Side2--CRD
Whosoever Heareth--CRD
Will The Circle Be Unbroken-CRD
Will There Be Any Stars-CRD
Will Your Anchor Hold-CRD
With God All Things Are Possible-CRD
Work For The Night Is Coming-CRD
Would You Be Free From The Burden Of Sin-CRD
Ye Servants Of God-CRD
Y Yesterday Today Forever-CRD
Yesterday Today Forever2-CRD

There are also many other Christian pieces on this site which are included with other collections, e.g. the Children's Songs section contains quite a few.