Hymn Quotes

Singing, as a part of religious service, is as much an act of worship as is prayer. The heart must feel the spirit of the song, to give it right expression.

Ellen G White

As a part of religious service, singing is as much an act of worship as is prayer. Indeed, many a song is prayer. If the child is taught to realize this, he will think more of the meaning of the words he sings and will be more susceptible to their power.

Ellen G White

The song of praise, the words spoken by Christ's ministers, are God's appointed agencies to prepare a people for the church above, for that loftier worship.

Ellen G White

Let us all bear in mind that in every assembly of the saints below are angels of God, listening to the testimonies, songs, and prayers. Let us remember that our praises are supplemented by the choirs of the angelic host above.

Ellen G White

The science of salvation is to be the burden of every sermon, the theme of every song.

Ellen G White

When human beings sing with the spirit and the understanding, heavenly musicians take up the strain and join in the song of thanksgiving.

Ellen G White

It is not loud singing that is needed, but clear intonation, correct pronunciation, and distinct utterance.

Ellen G White

It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me.

Fanny Crosby

An organist who has the sensitivity to quietly play prelude music from the hymnbook tempers our feelings and causes us to go over in our minds the lyrics which teach the peaceable things of the kingdom. If we will listen, they are teaching the gospel, for the hymns of the Restoration are, in fact, a course in doctrine.

Boyd K Packer

The fineness which a hymn or psalm affords

If when the soul unto the lines accords.

George Herbert

In the midst of the storm, your life boat appears. A psalm, a hymn, a word... calming the fiercest winds of the soul.

Roderick L Evans

Hymns have been a powerful instrument of God to draw people closer to His Word and the saving riches therein.

Billy Graham

Hymns are a way to learn great theology! That's what comes to mind whenever I sing one of those old hymns. "And Can It Be" is like putting the doctrine of salvation to music. "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" is a melodic lesson in grace. No wonder good hymns make for strong faith!

Joni Eareckson Tada