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    Hymn Apps

    Sing along at home.

    Hymnal Hub (Lifeway)

    FREE

    Largest free hymn library. Lyrics + audio. Baptist Hymnal core, ecumenical extras.

    Best free.

    YouVersion Bible (also has hymns)

    FREE

    Bible app + sermon library + many hymn videos.

    Best Bible+hymn combo.

    Pandora — Classic Hymns Radio

    FREE / $5/mo

    Streaming hymn stations. Background music while doing other things.

    Best background.

    Spotify hymn playlists

    FREE / $11/mo

    "Classic Hymns", "Modern Hymns", "Gospel Hymns" — all curated.

    Best variety.

    YouTube — Selah, Cantus Christi, Hymncharts

    FREE

    Beautiful hymn renditions. Lyric videos. Sing along.

    Best with words.

    By tradition

    • Baptist — Lifeway Hymnal Hub, Baptist Hymnal app.
    • Catholic — Catholic Hymnal app, GIA Music app.
    • Methodist — UMC Hymnal, Discipleship Ministries.
    • Lutheran — ELW (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) app.
    • Episcopal — Hymnal 1982 app.
    • Presbyterian — Glory to God hymnal.
    • African American Heritage — Lift Every Voice hymnal.

    For dementia + memory care

    • Hymns from age 16-25 stay in memory long after other words.
    • Singing reduces agitation in dementia patients.
    • Free YouTube playlists — search "[hymn name] lyrics".
    • Music & Memory nonprofit — free curated playlists for nursing homes.

    Bedtime hymn playlist

    Spotify and YouTube both have "Sleep Hymns" / "Peaceful Hymns" playlists. 8 hours of gentle hymns. Help fall asleep, sense of comfort. Free with ad-supported tier.

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