Great Hymns of Our Faith books in order

The Great Hymns of Our Faith series by John MacArthur pairs classic Christian hymns with devotional reflections on worship, hope, love, and the Christmas season.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 O Worship the King: Hymns of Praise and Assurance to Encourage Your Heart 2000 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
2 O Come, All Ye Faithful: Hymns of Adoration and Joy to Celebrate His Birth 2001 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
3 What Wondrous Love Is This: Hymns to Remember His Love 2002 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
4 When Morning Gilds the Skies: Hymns of Heaven and Our Eternal Hope 2002 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
5 Hymns for a Kid’s Heart, Vol. 1 2003 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy

The Great Hymns of Our Faith series consists of five volumes published between 2000 and 2003. Each book takes classic Christian hymns and pairs them with MacArthur’s devotional commentary, using the hymn texts as a foundation for reflection on worship, faith, and the Christian life.

O Worship the King focuses on hymns of praise and assurance, O Come, All Ye Faithful gathers Christmas hymns, What Wondrous Love Is This centers on hymns about God’s love, and When Morning Gilds the Skies looks at hymns about heaven and eternal hope. The final volume, Hymns for a Kid’s Heart, adapts the format for younger readers. The series reflects MacArthur’s conviction that traditional hymnody carries theological depth worth preserving and studying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Great Hymns of Our Faith series?

There are five books in the Great Hymns of Our Faith series, published between 2000 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Great Hymns of Our Faith series?

The first book in the Great Hymns of Our Faith series is O Worship the King: Hymns of Praise and Assurance to Encourage Your Heart, published in 2000.

What is the Great Hymns of Our Faith series about?

Each volume pairs the texts of classic Christian hymns with devotional reflections by MacArthur. The series covers themes of praise, Christmas, love, and heaven, using the hymns as starting points for theological meditation. One volume is specifically designed for children.

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