This post revisits a sample of Christian songs from the 19th and 20th centuries—some of which filled radio stations, living rooms, sanctuaries, and youth groups.

It is good to occasionally exit our modern atmosphere, transcend our cultural preferences, and breathe the old musical air of prior believers. It is good to appreciate the worship heart-language of previous generations of Christians.

“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

Ephesians 4:4-6

Years are approximated to authorship, translation, or initial prominence. Linked renditions are almost always from a later time.

(In progress: adding 19th century songs.)

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