Hymn History

For nearly two thousand years, Christians have gathered to lift their voices together in praise. Discover why congregational singing has remained at the heart of Christian worship and how hymns continue to unite believers, teach truth, and strengthen faith across generations.

Many people are surprised to learn that Emma Smith prepared two early hymn collections—not one. Discover the story of the 1835 and 1841 hymnals, their size, purpose, and lasting place in Restoration worship.

"Sing unto the Lord a new song..." — Psalm 96:1 Welcome! We are delighted you've found us. Over the past several years, what began as a vision to preserve and create Christ-centered hymns has grown into something much larger than we ever imagined. Along the way, we've received countless questions about the hymnals, the Covenant Christian Hymns Conference, new music, and the progress of the various projects currently underway. It became clear that everything needed a home. Thi