Easy funeral hymns to sing
Hymns whose melodies stay within a small range, so a congregation that doesn’t sing often can follow along. Every one can be played in a lower key on HymnKeys.
9 hymnsPublic domainPlay, project, print
How these were chosen. Computed: the melody spans ten semitones or fewer (a minor seventh), measured from the HymnKeys melody line.
9 hymns
Abide With Me
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.About forgiveness, peace, comfort, hope.
Be Still, My Soul
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heav'nly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.About heaven, peace, comfort, trust in God.
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia!About heaven, joy, praise, salvation.
Faith of Our Fathers
Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word!About faith, peace, joy, comfort.
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Holy God, we praise Thy Name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee!
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in Heaven above adore Thee;
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.About heaven, hope, praise, Jesus.
I Need Thee Every Hour
I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.About peace, trust in God, salvation, Jesus.
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
Lord, who throughout these forty days
For us didst fast and pray,
Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins
And close by Thee to stay.About heaven, faith, God’s guidance, Jesus.
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.About peace, trust in God, praise, God’s guidance.
Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said
"Take up thy cross," the Savior said,
"If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Deny thyself, the world forsake,
And humbly follow after Me."About heaven, faith, peace, comfort.
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