Praise to the Lord

Ayeyi Nka Nyame Tumfo

Joachim Neander’s deeply rooted faith combined with his awe-inspiring surroundings led him to create this hymn of praise to the Creator. A testament to the beauty of nature and the omnipotent presence...

We Gather Together

Yebom Hyia Bisa Awurade Hɔ

The text was originally written by an anonymous author, at the end of the sixteenth century, to celebrate the Dutch freedom from the Spanish overlords, who had been driven from their land, and the fre...

Abide With Me

Wo Ne Me Ntra, Onwini Redwo Ntɛm

Henry Francis Lyte wrote a hymn on September 4, 1847, almost a hundred years before I was born, that caught my interest. A man, frail in body but strong in spirit, he had pastored a poor parish church...

Now the Day Is Over

A Fei Ade Resa

This beautiful hymn was penned by Sabine Baring-Gould who was born in Exeter, England on January 28, 1834. He attended schools in Germany and France, then enrolled at Clare College in Cambridge where ...

God Be With You

Nyame, Fa Wo Nhyira Pɔn Yɛn

This popular benediction hymn along with “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” has been sung at the close of more Church Services over the past 100 years than any other hymns combined. “God Be with You till W...

God Be With You

Nyame Ne Wo Ntra, Yebehyiam Bio

This popular benediction hymn along with “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” has been sung at the close of more Church Services over the past 100 years than any other hymns combined. “God Be with You till W...

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Dɔ A Ɛrennyaw Mma Menkɔ

This hymn is considered to be one of the best-loved hymns written during the last part of the nineteenth century. The text of this beautiful hymn is even more remarkable when we become aware of the fa...

How Great Thou Art

Woyɛ Kɛse

In Psalm 19, verse 1, David tells us 'The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth his handiwork.' This great truth is elaborated in the words of the now famous hymn 'How Great Thou ...

God Will Take Care of You

Nyame Bɛhwe Wo So

This popular hymn of spiritual encouragement was written, in 1904, by Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Martin. It was composed while the Martins were spending several weeks as guest at the Practical Bible Traini...

Amazing Grace

Ɔdom Nwanwa! Nne A Ɛgyee

John Newton, as a little boy, learned of this same truth and would give the world a song that has been around for over two hundred and twenty years. This is the story of how God’s grace saved another ...

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Sɛ Mehwɛ Asɛnnua Nwanwá A

It is an understanding to say that Isaac Watts was a precocious child. He learned Latin at age five, Greek at nine, French at eleven, and when he was twelve he mastered Hebrew. His habit of spontaneou...

Does Jesus Care?

So Yesu Fa Ho, B'Re A Koma

Does life ever become difficult for you? Are there times when you think you can bear it no more? When the hurricanes of this world come and the devastation they bring tear you down, do you ever feel a...

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Mehoa Me Ho Kristo 'Sɛnnuam

John Bowring was born at Exeter in Devon, England, on October 17, 1792. He was considered to be one of the most remarkable men of his day as well as one of the greatest linguists who ever lived. He wa...

He Lives

Ɔte Ase

“Why should I worship a dead Jew?” This challenging question was posed by a sincere young Jewish student who had been attending evangelistic meetings conducted by the author and composer of this hy...

Spirit of God

Hyame Honhom! Sian Bra Me

Following Resurrection Sunday, there are two other important Church calender days which many Christians often neglect to recognize. The first is Day the Lord Jesus Christ Ascending into heaven - forty...

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Twa W'Ani Kɔhwɛ Yesu

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” has become a familiar hymn, that has been widely used in Christian circles to challenge believers musically, with the necessity of making Christ the paramount priority in t...

Just as I Am

Sɛnea Mete'I

Without question, this hymn has touched more hearts and influenced more people for Christ than any other song ever written. The text was born within the soul of an invalid woman who wrote these words ...

Just as I Am

Sɛnea Mete'I

Without question, this hymn has touched more hearts and influenced more people for Christ than any other song ever written. The text was born within the soul of an invalid woman who wrote these words ...

O for a Closer Walk

Me Ne Nyame Renantew

William Cowper was the son of the chaplain to King George II in Great Berkhamstead, England. He was born on November 15, 1731, During his early life Cowper moved to the village of Olney, where he be...

I'd Rather Have Jesus

Mepɛ Yesu Mmom Sen Sika Ne Dwetɛ

George Beverly Shea was born into the home of fine Christian parents in Winchester, Ontario, Canada, on February 1, 1909. His father was a faithful minister of the gospel for the Wesleyan Methodist Ch...

Nearer My God, to Thee

Wo Nkyɛn Ara Nyame

Students of hymnology generally considered “Nearer, My God, to Thee“ written by Sarah Flower Adams to be the finest hymn ever written by any woman hymn writer. Sarah was born on February 22, 1805, at ...

It Is Well With My Soul

Eye Pii Ma Me Kra

The prophet Isaiah records that, God keeps in perfect peace all who trust in Him. (Isa. 26.3). Nowhere is this truth more aptly illustrated than in the story which accompanies the writing of the hy...

Higher Ground

Meretu Kwan Soro Kwan So

Johnson Oatman. Jr. was born near Medford, New Jersey, on April 21, 1856. He became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, when was nineteen years of age. Soon he was licensed to preach and was o...