Hymns I Like - In Other Words Trivia Quiz

Answer: Holy Holy Holy

The lyrics to "Holy, Holy, Holy" were written in 1826 by Reginald Heber. In 1861, John B Dykes put those lyrics to music. The song repeats the word three times, as Heber wanted to show the holiness of the Trinity: Father (Holy), Son (Holy), and Spirit (Holy).

Answer: To God Be the Glory

"To God Be the Glory" was first published in 1875 with words by Fanny Crosby and music by William Howard Doane. Fanny Crosby, who lost her eyesight when she was six after an eye infection, penned the lyrics to over 8000 hymns and gospel songs, many of which are still sung today.

Answer: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Robert Robinson wrote, "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" when he was twenty-two in the 18th century. The song refers to 1 Samuel 7:12, which says in the King James Version, "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying hitherto hath the Lord helped us."

The song's lyrics say in verse two, "Here I raise my Ebenezer, Here by Thy great help I've come."

Answer: I Sing the Mighty Power of God

"I Sing the Mighty Power of God" was written by Isaac Watts in 1715. It was set to the traditional music of that time. Watts wrote over 700 hymns, including "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Joy to the World."

Answer: God Will Take Care of You

"God Will Take Care of You" was written by Civilla Martin. Her son reminded her that God would provide for her their needs. Her husband, Walter, wrote the music for the song. She wrote the lyrics while her husband was preaching and gave the piece to him after the service. He sat down right then and wrote the tune.

Answer: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

"Tell Me the Stories of Jesus" was written in 1885 by William H. Parker (Lyrics) and Frederic A. Challinor (Music). It is often sung as a children's hymn.

Answer: The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

Andraé Crouch wrote "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" in 1960 at fifteen. It was first recorded in 1962 by COGICS (Church of God in Christ Singers). This song can be sung anytime but is often sung with communion services.

Answer: The Old Rugged Cross

"The Old Rugged Cross" was written by Geroge Bennard in 1912. Bennard was a Methodist preacher. He penned this hymn as a reply to some teasing he received at a revival meeting.

Answer: Were You There

"Were You There" was an old Negro spiritual possibly written near the turn of the century. It first appeared in "William Eleazar Barton's 1899 Old Plantation Hymns." Over the years, it has been recorded by many singers, including Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood.

Answer: There Is Something About That Name

"There's Something About That Name" was written by Bill and Gloria Gaither in 1970. They have also written other hymns, including "The Longer I Serve Him" and "Because He Lives."