Since the early stages of Baptist life, hymns played an important role in personal, family, and corporate worship. Discover lesser-known hymns and the people who gave them to us.
A poem by John Fawcett (1739-1817) Like the Psalmist, who often laments those times where he feels estranged from God, Fawcett wrote this poem (or [...]
A hymn by John Ryland Jr. (1753-1825) Taking his inspiration from Genesis 49:22-24 where Joseph is described as a "fruitful bough," Ryland wrote this hymn [...]
A hymn by Benjamin Wallin (1711-1782) Ephesians 2:1 reads, "And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins." Inspired by the grace of [...]
A hymn by John Fawcett (1739-1817) Hebrews 11:16 speaks beautifully of God's people, who desire a "better country," and of God, who reciprocates by preparing [...]
A hymn by Anne Steele (1716-1778) Taking inspiration from Christ's invitation to "all who are weary and burdened," (Matt. 11:28) Anne Steele, the prolific Baptist [...]
A hymn by Benjamin Keach (1640-1704) Hebrews 11:13 - speaking of ancient saints - tells us "They died in faith," having confessed "they were strangers [...]
A hymn by Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795) In this brief hymn, Beddome laments the reality of indwelling sin and expresses a longing for final, heavenly deliverance. [...]
A hymn by John Fawcett (1739-1817) Though we "hunger and thirst" after righteousness, we fall short. This hymn offers a suitable prayer for God's aid. [...]
A hymn by Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795) Beddome reminds us that even when God hides his face, his covenant love for his people is sure. The Lord [...]
A hymn by Joseph Hart (1712-1768) In this New Year's Day canticle, Hart sets our minds on the race ahead and supplies a prayer for [...]
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