James Montgomery

James Montgomery (1771–1854) wrote a huge number of hymns, many of which remain central in Methodist, Moravian, Anglican, and Salvation Army traditions. Here is a clear, structured list of his most widely‑used hymns today, drawn from authoritative hymn indexes and collections.

⭐ Most Well‑Known Hymns by James Montgomery

These are the hymns you will most often find in modern hymnals and worship settings:

Angels from the Realms of Glory
Go to Dark Gethsemane
Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Stand Up and Bless the Lord
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief (beloved in LDS tradition)
In the Hour of Trial
O Spirit of the Living God
Forever with the Lord
Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless

📜 Additional Hymns by Montgomery (frequently included in hymnals)

These appear across many collections and reflect his strong devotional and missionary emphasis:

According to Thy Gracious Word
All Hail to God’s Anointed
Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread
Call Jehovah Thy Salvation
Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain
Daughter of Zion, From the Dust
Friend After Friend Departs
Gethsemane Can I Forget?
God Is My Strong Salvation
Heralds of Creation, Cry
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
O Bless the Lord, My Soul
O Where Shall Rest Be Found?
People of the Living God
Searcher of Hearts, to Thee Are Known
Sing We the Song of Those Who Stand
Songs of Praise the Angels Sang
Sow in the Morn Thy Seed
Spirit, Leave Thy House of Clay
Lord, Pour Thy Spirit From on High

📚 Montgomery’s Hymns in Classical Collections

The Christian Classics Ethereal Library preserves a large set of his original hymns, including:

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
In the Beginning, God Said “Be”
Praise the High, the Holy One
The God of Nature and of Grace
The Lord Is My Shepherd
The Christian Warrior
Return, My Soul, Unto Thy Rest
O God, Unseen but Not Unknown
Bright and Joyful Is the Morn
Come Ye That Fear the Lord
Lord, Thou Hast Been Thy People’s Rest
Go Where a Foot Hath Never Trod
Spring Up, O Well
Ask, and Ye Shall Receive

These collections show how prolific he was—over 350 hymn texts appear in various indexes.

🕊️ Why Montgomery’s Hymns Endure

Strong biblical imagery
Deep devotional tone
Emphasis on prayer, mission, and Christ’s passion
Clear, singable English
Use across Moravian, Methodist, Anglican, and Salvation Army traditions