This very popular hymn, also known as “Here I am, Lord” was written in 1981 by the American catholic composer, Dan Schutte. The words are based on passages from the books of Isaiah and Samuel. The Come & Praise and With Cheerful Voice hymn books would be taken from trays and carried down to the hall as we got ready to sing classics like Colours of Day, Give Me Oil in My Lamp and Lord of the Dance.

The inspiration for this popular worship song by American writer Paul Baloche is said to have come during a church service when the minister began prayers with the request, “Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord, that we may see you.” Yes, while of course there were times that we’d much rather have been at home than school and the school dinners often left a lot to be desired - “soggy semolina, soggy semolina” anyone? - there were also plenty of things to enjoy. This hymn is traditionally associated with those who travel by sea, and particularly those in the Royal Navy. It is often used on national and state occasions. Written in 1860, it was inspired by verses from Psalm 107 which describe the power and fury of the sea.

Whether it someone singing lord or someone crying lord, we all know the words to this one! 11. Morning Has Broken Can be used for other festivals by substituting the festival name: Easter, Diwali, Navrati, Holi, Hannukah, Sukkot, Passover, Eid, Baisakhi A collaboration by two contemporary hymn writers inspired by Matthew 21, the description of Jesus’s triumphant ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the worship he inspired in those who saw him.

The words of this hymn were written around 1630 and later translated into English by the poet Robert Bridges. In 1930, the Composer Herbert Howells was sent the words by a friend and apparently thought of a tune immediately and wrote it down over breakfast. He named it “Michael” after his young son who had died in childhood. This simple hymn speaks of the union between the work of the Holy Spirit and the Bible. It is set to the traditional Scottish folk song, “Skye Boat Song” which makes it easy to sing. A patriotic hymn known especially from the Last Night of the Proms. The hymn has caused much controversy with its different interpretations. In the most common, Blake implies that a visit by Jesus would create heaven, in contrast to the “dark Satanic Mills”. The tune was famously orchestrated by Sir Edward Elgar. Known also as “The Summons”, this worship song was written in 1987 by the Rev. John Bell of the Iona Community. The hymn contains thirteen questions asked by Jesus in the first person. It is based on a passage from St Mark’s Gospel about Jesus calling his disciples to follow him. The words are set to a Scottish folk tune known as “Kelvingrove”.This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.

While not quite as upbeat as some of the other anthems on the list, this is still very much a classic and one we've definitely all sang at some point! 12. Who Put The Colours in The Rainbow? Perhaps the most famous and widely used of all the paraphrases of Psalm 23, this hymn, known as Crimond, is constantly being used at both weddings and funerals and tells of God being with us wherever we are. The tune “Crimond” was written by Jessie Seymour Irvine who was the daughter of a priest who served for a time at Crimond-the-Town. The book is an all-age collection - although with a focus on schools, many of the songs are particularly suitable for children. We've got a confession to make with this one - we had to use Google to find out what it was actually called. In 1999, Tim Hughes was looking to create a musical response to Philippians 2:5, "Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus". This theme was joined with a melody idea and the song was born. The lyrics focus upon humility and the sacrifice Jesus made for all.

A popular hymn, traditionally associated with Harvest-time and associated with two contrasting tunes, “Dix” and “England’s Lane” This worship song co-written by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin was released in 2011. Inspiration came from the opening verse of Psalm 103: "Bless the Lord, my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name" and the 19th century English hymn "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" which is also included in the top 100. Written by Gospel legend Edwin Hawkins, this hymn later became a crossover hit for artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, and Glen Campbell.