Our List of Hymns for 2016, minus 2

Our Hymn List This Year

When I began to make this list I tended toward the more upbeat hymns, ones the kids would find fun and, well, LOUD. I didn't want to use recordings that used little kids as the singers but rather shoot for better quality. I wanted it to sound like it did when we went to church 30 years ago with pipe organ and a choir.

As time progresses I've had the thought that in addition to learning the hymns, homeschooling kids would learn about different styles of music. At first I dismissed Amazing Grace played on the bagpipes. But so many artists have recorded this hymn in different styles that I decided to play the bagpipes, gospel, country, and any other version I can find.

The world became my oyster and I'm looking forward to how these styles will go over with the kids.

I'm still in the process of deciding two more hymns. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to comment. Happy singing.

January – Angels We Have Heard on High
February – Holy, Holy, Holy
March – Christ the Lord is Risen Today
April – To God be the Glory
May – Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
June – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
July -
August – All Creatures of our God and King
September – Amazing Grace
October - When We All Get to Heaven
November – We Gather Together
December – Adeste Fideles

Hymn Study

Why Study Hymns

Most hymns are rich in theology and Biblical truth. Try reading through all the verses to Holy, Holy, Holy. You will hear about the Holy Trinity and get a taste of the Heavenly throne room in Revelation 4 ,

These guys like to sing and run at the same time!

Even if you prefer to sing praise songs, your faith will be strengthened by reading and studying the words of the hymns. Many of them are rich in theology and Biblical truth. And they are a part of our Christian heritage!