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Quiz about How does that Hymn Start
Quiz about How does that Hymn Start

How does that Hymn Start? Trivia Quiz


If you have spent any time in church, you have probably heard the same songs over and over. Can you identify the song by just the first few words?

A multiple-choice quiz by tatisboy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
tatisboy
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
311,803
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1834
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Mac196856 (8/10), Guest 137 (10/10), Guest 75 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which song of personal testimony begins with "I heard an old, old story"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which song written by a man in deep sorrow begins "When peace like a river, attendeth my way"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which song begins "Years I spent in vanity and pride"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which hymn starts with "I hear the Savior say, 'Thy strength indeed is small'"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which hymn of faith begins with "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which hymn of deep conviction begins with "I would love to tell you what I think of Jesus"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which popular Easter Hymn begins with "I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which well-known Gospel hymn begins with "O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which hymn about the crucifixion begins with "On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which well-known hymn begins with "Amazing grace! How sweet the sound"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song of personal testimony begins with "I heard an old, old story"?

Answer: Victory in Jesus

E.M. Bartlett wrote "Victory in Jesus" as a way to tell his personal testimony. After graduating from college, he became a music teacher. In 1939, he wrote this song two years before his death.
2. Which song written by a man in deep sorrow begins "When peace like a river, attendeth my way"?

Answer: It Is Well

In 1873, Horatio Spafford decided to take his wife and family on a trip to England. While he was delayed on business, he sent his family ahead. On November 22, 1873, the Ville du Havre sank killing his 4 daughters. Spafford's wife telegraphed her husband saying, "Saved Alone." Spafford rushed to meet his wife in England.

When they reached the point where his daughters had died, the boat captain brought him on deck. Spafford went back to his cabin and wrote the words to "It Is Well".
3. Which song begins "Years I spent in vanity and pride"?

Answer: At Calvary

One day while walking to teach a class, William Newell was struck with the idea for this song. He slipped into an empty room and wrote this poem on an envelope. The emotion that swept over him that day became the song "At Calvary".
4. Which hymn starts with "I hear the Savior say, 'Thy strength indeed is small'"?

Answer: Jesus Paid It All

While sitting in the choir one morning, Elvina Hall was touched by the power of the sermon. While the pastor was preaching, she began to write a poem. This poem was later put to music and became the song "Jesus Paid It All".
5. Which hymn of faith begins with "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness"?

Answer: The Solid Rock

While walking to visit with a friend's dying wife, Edward Mote was struggling with what to say. He knew that his friend would want him to sing something. He reached into his pocket and found a poem he had been working on. He quickly added a tune that was in his head and sang "The Solid Rock".
6. Which hymn of deep conviction begins with "I would love to tell you what I think of Jesus"?

Answer: No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus

Charles Weigle was dealing with tremendous grief. His wife had recently left him, because she did not want to be married to a pastor. He wrote this song to help him deal with the pain.
7. Which popular Easter Hymn begins with "I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today"?

Answer: He Lives

Alfred Ackey wrote this song after a discussion with a young man. Alfred was trying to convince this young man that he should accept Christ as his Savior. The young man asked why he should serve a dead Jew. Rev. Ackey proclaimed, "He lives!"
8. Which well-known Gospel hymn begins with "O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder"?

Answer: How Great Thou Art

This song was written in 1886 by Swedish lay preacher, Carl Gustav Borberg. This song has become one of the most sung songs in Christian churches. It has been sung by many different performers including George Beverly Shea, Elvis Presley, Roy Rogers, and Tennessee Ernie Ford.
9. Which hymn about the crucifixion begins with "On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross"?

Answer: The Old Rugged Cross

In front of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house at Albion College stands a marker that reads "'The Old Rugged Cross' one of the world's best-loved hymns was composed here in 1912 by Rev. George Bennard."
10. Which well-known hymn begins with "Amazing grace! How sweet the sound"?

Answer: Amazing Grace

John Newton was a former slave captain that became a Christian. When he looked back at his life, he knew that it was only by God's Amazing Grace that his life had been changed. "Amazing Grace" is one of the most popular hymns and recognized hymns ever.
Source: Author tatisboy

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