Hymns about Humility

Humility is the lowliness of mind that becomes creatures before their Creator and sinners before a holy God. Scripture commands believers to humble themselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt them in due time. The Lord resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble; and the Son of Man Himself took upon Him the form of a servant, leaving an example that His people should follow. True humility is not self-hatred, but truthful self-knowledge joined to trust in mercy. It confesses dependence, receives correction, prefers others, and refuses the empty glory of pride. From Moses, who was very meek, to the Beatitudes that bless the poor in spirit, the Word presents lowliness as the path of blessing.

Hymns of humility teach the church to bow before God in worship and to walk softly among one another. They often speak of kneeling hearts, emptied self, childlike trust, and readiness to serve. In congregational song such themes prepare for prayer, soften conflict, and make room for grace to be received. These hymns also guard spiritual achievement from becoming boasting, reminding the gifted that all is of God.

These songs are fitting before the Lord's Supper, in seasons of repentance, and whenever the church needs to recover meekness. In private devotion they search motives and quiet the restless desire to be noticed. Search this collection for hymns that cultivate humble hearts and Christlike lowliness in the people of God.