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Thousands of Christian hymns with lyrics, sheet music, and MIDI for devotion, study, and worship planning.
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Because He Lives
Bill & Gloria Gaither · 144.9K views
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It Is Well with My Soul
Horatio Gates Spafford · 59.2K views
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How Great Thou Art
Carl Boberg · 39.9K views
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This Little Light of Mine
Harry Dixon Loes · 36.9K views
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What A Day That Will Be
Jim Hill · 34.1K views
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Christ Returneth (It May Be at Morn)
H. L. Turner · 31.9K views
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Tantum Ergo Sacramentum
Thomas Aquinas · 8 hours ago
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Sunset to Sunrise Changes Now
Clement of Alexandria · 1 day, 3 hours ago
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Stabat Mater
Jacopone da Todi · 1 day, 8 hours ago
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Sing to the Lord
John S. B. Monsell · 1 day, 8 hours ago
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Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly
Roland F. Palmer · 1 day, 9 hours ago
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Round the Lord in Glory Seated
Richard Mant · 1 day, 9 hours ago
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Sovereignty of God44
New Year10
Presence of God48
Jesus Christ527
Justification13
Easter46
The Holy Trinity20
Gratitude20
Repentance20
Lordship of Christ76
Humility79
Blood of Christ61
Refuge60
Strength25
Closing of Worship16
Invitation32
Atonement86
Trust60
Encouragement15
Guidance25
Altar Call20
Pentecost12
Thanksgiving33
Joy155
Forgiveness97
Trials77
Opening of Worship18
Family18
Confession49
Heaven54
Salvation166
Worship121
Comfort21
Friend of Sinners11
Peace44
Blessing37
Mercy of God53
Prayer52
Harvest35
New Birth27
Adoration235
Christ the Shepherd20
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Albert E. Brumley · 20.3K views
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