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Where Your Treasure Is

2026-06-09T17:24:27.375-07:00

This is a reflective hymn about wealth and values. The words are based on Matthew 6:21 and Luke 12:16-21.

It was written by American Lutheran composer and pastoral musician, Marty Haugen (b 1950), and first published by in 2000 by (the predecessor to) GIA Publications.

When the song was released in The Feast of Life complication by Gary Daigle and Marty Haugen, a spoken prelude was added. This is not included when the song is being used as a hymn, but can be used in more reflective settings.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Haugen. This has a NN time signature. In the key of Ab, the first few notes of the melody are AG GF E_ ED B,D E_ with accompanying chords Ab / Db / Eb / Ab.

My Help Shall Come - Andersen

2026-06-09T04:59:26.960-07:00

This ballad-style hymn expressing trust in God's providence, based on Psalm 120:1-2. There are a great many other songs with the same or very similar titles.

It was written by Australian Roman Catholic priest, liturgist and composer Fr Frank Andersen MSC and originally published by Chevalier Publications in the "Everything I Possess" collection (which was renamed Galilee Song). It is also included in the collection Scripture in Song - The Music of Frank Andersen MSC, which is still available. Both of these include sheet music for the hymn.

The tune was written by Fr Andersen: It has a 6/4 time signature, and in the key of G the first few notes are D_ D E D_ D DD E_ G F_A G D_, with accompanying chords G / D / G / G7 / D / G.

All Ye (You) Who Seek a Comfort Sure

2026-06-07T10:46:37.032-07:00

This is a hymn about the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is based on an 18th century Latin hymn, Quincumque certum quaeritis.

It was translated by English Anglican priest, scholar and hymnwriter, and later Roman Catholic convert-priest Edward Caswall (1814-1878).

There are number of variations of the words in use, based on archaic vs modern forms ("all ye" vs "all you").

With meter 8.6.8.6 (D), tunes that it has been set to include:

ST BERNARD CM - composer unknown, from Tochter Sion (Köln, Germany: 1741)
KINGSFOLD - either verses are sometimes combined into sets of two, or the 2nd verse used as a chorus.

Bread of Angels (we receive you)

2026-06-06T04:39:41.788-07:00

This is a hymn about the Eucharist, based on the Latin hymn, Panis Angelicus, by Thomas Aquinas (1227-74). It was for use at the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) - and is suitable as a general Communion hymn.

The tune and the English words were written by American Roman Catholic parish music director, composer and performing artist, Curtis Stephan (TBA), and first published in 2002.

It is set to an unnamed tune. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of C, the first few notes are E E E E / E E E E / C DE.

Pilgrims On Our Way

2026-06-05T14:12:50.041-07:00

This is a psychedelic-folk style song about mission, presenting the of life in faith as a pilgrimage. The verses are based on the experiences of the Israelites in the desert (the pillar of fire, water from the rock, manna from heaven).

The song was written by Australia Roman Catholic (Franciscan Missionary of Mary) religious sister, Irene O'Connor FMM (ref), and included on Pilgrims and St Francis of Assisi, a CD with music by O'Connor and Sister Frances Denaro, released in 1982 under the Ave Maria Publications label, based on Double Bay, Australia.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by O'Connor. This has a 4/4 time signature. No sources of sheet music have been located.

Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty

2026-05-30T04:25:06.777-07:00

This is a hymn about wisdom. The text appears to be based on Wisdom 6.

The original words were written by English Roman Catholic convert and Sacred Heart sister and educator, Janet Erskine Stuart, whose religious name was Sister / Mother Janet Stuart RSCJ (1857 - 1914). A contemporary version (unattributed) is also widely used.

With irregular meter, is usually set to the tune DOMHNACH TRIONOIDE: This is a traditional Gaelic hymn tune and translates literally Trinity Sunday. It is also known as COLUMCILLE. But there have been other arrangements, including one released in 2013 by Justin Taylor (see video below).

Eternal Father Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn)

2026-05-29T04:29:00.000-07:00

This is a hymn of petition for safety at sea.

The words were written by English choral master and poet, William Whiting (1825-1878). It was was inspired by the dangers of the sea described in Psalm 107, and based on a poem which Whiting wrote to encourage a pupil who was about to undertake a long sea-journey (ref).

The hymn was popularised by the English Royal Navy and the United States Navy in the late 19th century. Variations of it were used by branches of the armed services in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It is now known to some people as "The Navy Hymn", and alternative titles include Hymn of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, the Royal Navy Hymn, the United States Navy Hymn, and For Those in Peril on the Sea.

It is also used in many civilian maritime settings by ship's chaplains and sung during religious services held during on sea journeys.

With meter 8.8.8.8.8.8, tunes it has been set to include:

MELITA (Dykes), composed by English organist and choir-director John Bacchus Dykes and first published in Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1861 - this was the origin tune for the hymn, and remains the most-common one.
REST (Stainer) by John Stainer (1873)
SURREY by Henry Carey (c1685 - 1743)
CREATION (Haydn) by Joseph Haydn (1797)
ATTWOOD by Thomas Attwood (1831)
ALL EHR UND LOB, composer unknown, published in Kirchengesangbuch, Strassburg, 1541

Father we Adore You / Father I Adore You

2026-05-28T01:38:00.000-07:00

This is a worship chorus expressing adoration, personal sacrifice and love of the three persons of the Trinity.

It was composed by American housewife Terrye Coelho Strom in 1971 when she was a recent convert to Christianity.

The tune and words are simple enough to be sung unaccompanied, and it simple enough for children or relatively unskilled musicians, but still robust enough to be arranged for adult use. It can be sung as a round.

With meter 6.6.4, the tune it is set to is called MARANATHA.

It was first published in 1972 by Maranatha! Music, who continue to hold the copyright. Because it is so simple, many different arrangements have been made. The original lyrics were in the first person "Father I adore ...", but were quickly adapted for communal use as "... we adore you".

Sing Praise to our Creator / O most Holy Trinity

2026-05-27T14:12:00.000-07:00

This hymn in praise of the Trinity.

It was written by Dutch-American Roman Catholic liturgist, composer and publisher Omer Westendorf (1916-1997), and first published in 1962 under the pen-name Paul Francis, by (a predecessor to) World Library Publications.

Some sources attribute the refrain to Mark Evans, while others (ref) suggest that this is perhaps an alias. However the same refrain was used in God, Father, Praise and Glory which was translated from German by John E. Rothensteiner (1860-1936) - meaning that it must now be in the public domain.

With meter 7.6.7.6 with refrain, the hymn is almost always set to the tune GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN from the Limburg Gesangbuch, a German hymnal published in 1838.

The hymn is in a number of hymnals - some of which are still in-print, including

Christian Worship, published by Northwestern Publishing House, Milwaukee, 2021 for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
One in Faith, World Library Publications, Illinois, USA, 2015
Singing Our Faith: a hymnal for young Catholics, GIA Publications, Chicago, USA, 2001
RitualSong, GIA Publications, Chicago, USA, 1996.

and is still available from GIA Publications (link below).

Send us Your Spirit O Lord

2026-05-25T17:32:33.657-07:00

This is a gentle hymn asking for the gift of the Holy Spirit, which is especially suitable for Confirmation and for Pentecost Sunday - although the fourth verse is only appropriate in then in the northern hemisphere! The words are based on the Latin "Veni, Sancte Spiritus".

It was written by American musician, composer and at-the-time Roman Catholic priest Daniel (Dan) L Schutte (b 1947), and first published by New Dawn Music in 1985.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Schutte. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are D G_ A G D_ C D___ with accompanying chords G / Gsus4 / G / Gsus 24 / G / G / Gsus4 / G / D.

Anointing, Fall On Me

2026-05-20T18:07:36.418-07:00

This is a very short Gospel-style worship chorus invoking the coming of the Holy Ghost (aka the Holy Spirit). It is suitable for Pentecost.

It was written by American ordained minister, musician, composer, and missionary, Donn C Thomas (1949-2023).

Some sources incorrectly credit it to American Christian worship leader, Gospel singer and songwriter, Ron Kenoly (1944-2026) - because his recording ,released by Integrity music in 1992, made the song popular.

No published sheet music has been found.

Abba Father (let me be)

2026-05-17T16:03:00.000-07:00

This is a short worship chorus, expressing dedication to God.

It was written by English evangelical singer / song-writer Dave Bilbrough (b 1955), and first published by Kingsway's Thankyou Music in 1977.

Hymn-books where it has been published include:

Scripture in Song, Volume II, Songs of the Kingdom, New Zealand, 1981
Songs of God's People:- supplement to the Church Hymnal, 3rd edition, The Panel on Worship, The Church of Scotland, 1986
Church Family Worship, Jubilate Hymns, England, 1988
Songs of Fellowship, volume 1, Kingsway Music Ltd, England, 1995
Complete Mission Praise, Marshall Pickering, London, UK, 1999
Anglican Hymns Old and New, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, Great Britian, 2008
Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2000
Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, England, 2000
Singing the Faith, Hymns Ancient & Modern for the Methodist Church, London, 2011.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Bilbrough. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of Bb, the first few notes of the melody are D_ F E_ G F_ E D_ with accompanying chords Bb / Eb / F / Bb.

Hail Virgin Dearest Mary (Our lovely Queen of May)

2026-05-14T16:59:01.458-07:00

This hymn was most likely written for the Northern-hemisphere custom of crowning Mary as Queen of the May. Today it is also used for Flores de Mayo celebrations in the Philippines and other countries.

The original author is unclear: it has been attributed to S. M. Venn or S. M. Yenn in various websites, but it seems likely that this person simply composed a new tune for the text. It was published without attribution in the American Catholic Hymnal, published by the Marist Brothers in 1913 (ref), and also in Hymns and Songs for Catholic Children (1870) Based on this, it is almost certainly now in the public domain.

With meter 7 6 7 6, tune it has been set to include

LAMBOLETTE by Louis Lambolette - the most-commonly published tune
An un-named tune by S M Yenn (1919) - ref
An un-named contemporary tune by Fr. J. Roel Lungay.

Alleluia Sing to Jesus

2026-05-12T17:15:00.000-07:00

This is a hymn about Jesus, which is particularly popular at Easter, but can be used at many other times too.

It was written by English, high Anglican, maritime insurance specialist and poet / hymn-writer William Chatterton Dix (1837–1898). It was first published in Altar Songs, Verses on the Holy Eucharist, 1867.

With meter 8.7.8.7 D, tunes that it has been set to include:

HYFRYDOL by Rowland Hugh Prichard (1811-1887) - most commonly used today.
ALLELUIA (Wesley) by Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1868) in the European Psalmist, 1872 - written for the text, but not often used.
ADORATION (Luard-Selby) by Bertram Luard-Selby, published in Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1904.

Let the Earth Rejoice and Sing, Alleluia

2026-05-10T16:53:00.000-07:00

This is a hymn about Jesus, used, on the feast of the Ascension, in the Liturgy of the Hours.

The words were written (translated?) by American Roman Catholic priest (member of the Society of St. Sulpice order), seminary director, translator and author, Melvin Lloyd Farrell (1930-1986), and first published by in 1955 by World Library Publications.

With meter 7.7.7.7 with alleluias, it is almost-always set to the tune LLANFAIR by Welsh composer Robert Williams (1782-1818) - best known as the tune for Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.

Hymn-books where it has been published in include:

The People's Hymnal, World Library of Sacred Music, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 1955
The People's Hymnal, 2nd edition World Library of Sacred Music, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 1964
Peoples Mass Book (Complete Daily Missal edition), World Library of Sacred Music, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 1964
People's Mass Book, New Daily Missal Edition, World Library of Sacred Music, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 1966
The Veritas Hymnal, Ireland 1973
Book of Worship for United States, World Library Publications, USA, 1974
Hymns Old and New - A Hymnbook for the Irish Church, Kevin Mayhew (Ireland) Ltd, 1977
One in Faith, World Library Publications, Franklin Park, IL, USA - 2015.

As I Kneel Before You

2026-05-09T17:21:00.000-07:00

This is a folk-style hymn to Mary. The verses are in English, while the chorus is the first few phrases from the Latin version of the "Hail Mary" prayer.

The lyrics were written by Maria Parkinson (b 1956). It was published in Songs of the Spirit, 1978 and there are suggestions that it was published in 1975 also, but this has not been verified.

The song was used when Pope John Paull II visited Liverpool Cathedral in 1982, and this suggests that it is likely Parkinson is English. She had two further songs published in Volume II of Songs of the Spirit, and they are the only hymns that CCLI lists for her. No further information about her has been located.

The songs is set to an un-named tune, also by Parkinson. This has a 3/4 time signature (waltz time), and was originally published in the key of G: the first few notes are G A F G E D.

It has been widely used on pilgrimages to places such as Lourdes and Medjugorje, and has been translated into various different languages. For example,

This Spanish language version (video)
This Portuguese version (sheet music for a SATB arrangement of the chorus)
This version (possibly in Latvian).

The best source of sheet music is one of the hymnals it is included in, like:

Hymns old and New, definitely the 2009 Catholic edition possibly others also.
McCrimmon's Celebration Hymnal for Everyone

Isaiah 49: I Will Never Forget You - Landry

2026-05-09T14:06:00.000-07:00

This is a gentle hymn about God's faithfulness. The words are based on Isaiah 49:15-19.

It was written by American musician and at-that-time Roman Catholic priest Carey Landry (b 1944), and first published in1975. Later it was included in his best-of compilation, All Is Well with My Soul: Songs for Liturgy and Prayer1970 - 2010.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Landry. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes of the melody are DE F FF GF z GA F with accompanying chords D / F / D.

The source of the 3rd verse listed below is unknown: it was sung in New Zealand in the 1990s / 2000s (and possibly earlier) but it has not been located in any printed versions

A Thousand Hallelujahs

2026-05-04T16:28:00.000-07:00

This is a contemporary-style hymn of praise, which honours creation, and Jesus as saviour.

It was written by:

New Zealand born-and-raised singer and songwriter, and member of the Australian Christian music group Hillsong Worship group, Brooke Gabrielle Ligertwood (née Fraser; b. 1983)
American contemporary Christian singer, musician and songwriter, Phil Wickham (b 1984)
Australian Christian song-writer, and husband of Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood (b. 1983).

The song was first released as the lead-single from Brooke Ligertwood's first solo live-worship album, Seven, in early 2022.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Ligertwood, Wickhan and Ligertwood . This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of Db, the first few notes of the melody are DD DDDD DDDD D FF F_ ED with accompanying chords Db / B6 / Db.

Downloads

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Downloadable arrangement for piano and voice

Downloadable arrangement for SATB choir

Examples

Lead signer and band, professional recording at a live event

Professional worship video, with words on-screen

Band with lead-singer

Worship leader with piano

Instrumental - piano

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so should not be reproduced here. They are currently available on this video from Hillsong.

That said, the words are on a number of websites, and on every one reviewed so far, they have no punctuation. But the official sheet music released by Hillsong (links above) does have commas, question-marks and full-stops. So I have reproduced the full words, including punctuation, below. They may need to be removed if the copyright owners object.

1. Who else would rocks cry out to worship|?
Whose glory taught the stars to shine?
Perhaps creation longs to have the words to sing.
But this joy is mine.

Chorus
With a thousand hallelujahs
We magnify Your Name.
You alone deserve the glory
The honor and the praise.
Lord Jesus, this song is forever Yours.
A thousand hallelujahs,
And a thousand more.

Who else would die for our redemption?
Whose resurrection means I’ll rise?
There isn’t time enough to sing of all You’ve done,
but I have eternity to try.

Bridge:
Praise to the Lord,
To the Lamb,
To the King of heaven.
Praise for He rose,
Now He reigns,
We will sing forever.

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Come and Follow Me (Come be My light)

2026-05-04T15:11:00.000-07:00

This is a hymn about discipleship and the call to mission in the church and the world.

It was written by American Roman Catholic secular rock-musician, and later youth-minister, and parish music director, Tom Franzak (b. 1954), and first published by GIA Publications, Inc, USA in 1997.

The song has been translated into Spanish as Ven y Sígueme by American Roman Catholic priest Ronald F. Krisman (b. 1946).

Hymn-books where it has been published in include:

Gather (3rd ed.)
Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition
Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Franzak . This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are G AB G_ AB d_

Come Away to the Skies

2026-05-03T13:57:00.000-07:00

This is a joyous hymn of praise, which focusses on spiritual renewal.

It was written by English Anglican minister, co-leader of the Methodist movement and hymn-writer, Charles Wesley (1707–1788) for his wife's birthday. First published in his Hymns for Families, 1767, No. 165, in 8 stanzas of 6 lines, it has been published in various ways since.

The most-common form of the hymn now has meter 6.6.9 D, and tunes it is set to include:

MIDDLEBURY, composer unknown, from The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion, 1854 - so it must be in the public domain - the most commonly used tune (and the only one that a recording has been of so far)
ROWLEY (Mason) by Lowell Mason ()
EXULTATION (Humphreys) by R. D. Humphreys (1826-?).

May is the Month of Mary / Mary is Beautiful

2026-04-30T17:27:00.000-07:00

This song about Mary was used in primary schools in England, Scotland and Ireland from the mid 20th century - and there are references to it being sung in the early 21st century.

No recent published versions have been found, but there are numerous on-line references to the first verse and chorus quoted below.

It was most-likely included in "New Hymns for Young and Old: Words by SND set to original tunes by Lloyd Hartley", published by Cary and Co, London in 1948, and featuring music by English, 1930s radio broadcaster, pianist, composer and piano teacher Lloyd Hartley (1882-1953).

If you have any more information about the song, and any other tunes it has been sung to, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

All I Ask of You is Forever to Remember Me

2026-04-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

This folk-song was written by a Catholic monk in the 1970s. It doesn't have explicitly religious lyrics, but was nevertheless used as a hymn at the time. It can be interpreted as:

A wedding song, expressing the bride and groom's hopes for each other
A reminder of the meaning of the Eucharist ("do this in memory of me")
A song for funerals, naming the human desire to be remembered, and directing this towards love
A statement about God's love for each person, and God's desire for people to know this love.

This breadth makes the song both versatile, and confusing. The verses are not lyrically strong: Some people use the chorus alone as a prayer mantra, and many think there are other better options. Nevertheless, it has become popular again in the early/mid 21st century.

The song was written by American Roman Catholic and at-the-time Benedictine monk Gregory Norbet (b 1940), and originally released in 1972 or 73. A keyboard accompaniment was written by another monk, Mary David Callahan, OSB. Today the song is copyright to the monks of Weston Priory via the The Benedictine Foundation of the State of Vermont, and sheet music is available from OCP (link below).

It is set to an unnamed tune, by Norbet. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of F, the first few notes of the melody are F F F F F FG AG FE FE D_ with accompanying chords F / Dm / F / Bb/ C7.

A Shepherd I'll be to You

2026-04-24T16:40:00.000-07:00

This is a song which uses some distinctly Australian phrases to deliver the Jesus' the Good Shepherd's message of concern for his flock.

It was written by Australian Roman Catholic priest Kevin Bates SM (-2024) in 1989 and copyright is now managed by Willow Publishing Pty. Ltd.

Sheet music, arranged by David Pudney, can be purchased for download from Willow Digital Publishing (link below).

The song is set to an unnamed tune, also by Bates. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes are ... D DAAA A G F.

Battle is O’er Hell’s Armies Flee

2026-04-19T07:14:00.000-07:00

This is a hymn for Easter, about Jesus' resurrection and triumph over death. The words are based on a Latin hymn, Finita iam sunt proelia, author unknown, which was first published in the Simphonia Sirenum (1695)

The English-language translation was made by English Anglican-ordained and later Roman Catholic priest, translator, theologian, radio-broadcaster and author Ronald Arbuthnott Knox (1888-1957).

Hymn books where it has been published include:

Westminster Hymnal 1939, Burns Oates & Washbourne, England
Celebration Hymnal for Everyone, McCrimmon Publichations, England, 1994.

With meter 8.8.8 with alleluia, it is set a tune called SURREXIT by Dom A Gregory Murray OSB (1905-1992).

Open my Eyes Lord (Help me to See)

2026-04-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

This is a gentle hymn of petition, asking for God's help to see and know the real Jesus. It is based on Mark 8:22-25.

The song was written by American-born, South Seas Islander, Roman Catholic singer/songwriter, composer, musician and evangeliser, Jesse Manibusan, and first published in 1988 by OCP Publications.

A Spanish-language translation, "Abre mis ojos, Que quiero ver como tú" has also been created by American born and educated Roman Catholic religious (Franciscan) brother, liturgist and inculturation expert, Rufino Zaragoza, OFM, (b. 1957).

A Vietnamese-language translation, Cho Con Ðu?c Nhìn, has also been created.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Manibusan. This has a 6/8 time signature. In the key of E, the first few notes of the melody are GFE C B,_ GFE G_ B_ E with accompanying chords E / A / E / B7 / E / B / C#m.