Hymns about Heaven

Heaven is the dwelling place of God, the home of the redeemed, and the hope that steadies pilgrims on earth. Scripture speaks of a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God; of the Father's house with many mansions; and of the throne where the Lamb is worshipped without end. There the tears are wiped away, the curse is no more, and the servants of God see His face. Christian teaching on heaven is not idle fantasy, but the revealed destiny of those who are justified by faith and kept by the power of God. To set affection on things above is to live presently with eternity in view.

Hymns of heaven lift the church's longing toward the better country and the unbroken praise of the saints. They speak of rest after labour, reunion with the redeemed, and the surpassing joy of being with Christ, which is far better. In congregational song such themes console the bereaved, encourage the persecuted, and loosen the grip of worldly attachment. They also purify worship by reminding the church that every earthly assembly is a foretaste of a greater gathering.

Use these hymns at funerals, Easter, communion, and Lord's Day worship that needs eternal perspective. In personal devotion they quiet restless ambition and awaken holy desire. Browse this category for songs that confess the hope of heaven with biblical warmth and reverent joy.