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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