worship hymn

Church congregation singing

A worship hymn is a religious song of praise or adoration, typically sung congregationally during church services.

The term emphasizes devotional content over musical style—worship hymns range from traditional hymns with organ accompaniment to contemporary songs with guitars and drums: The service opened with three worship hymns.

Related

devotional · stanza · harmony · spiritual · carol · canticle · anthem · transcendence · holy ground · awe · sacred music · chorus · liturgy · church choir · congregational singing · refrain · tune · Amazing Grace

Opposites
sacred vs. secular purpose

worship hymndrinking song

Music for toasting together

club anthem · party song · love song · pop song · work song

reverence vs. irreverence

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Invoked harm through words

solemnity vs. frivolity

worship hymnnovelty song

Comedic musical composition

parody song

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G