Hymns Make Scripture Personal.
GET YOUR FREE HYMN STUDY TODAYEmbrace God's Plan for Hymns
And watch the Bible become personal to children!
Did you know that God has a clear plan for hymns in our life?
It's outlined for us in Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:18-19.
And His plan not only helps us praise Him better, it helps us have more frequent and deeper connections with children and fellow believers.
But hymn teaching resources are few and far between.
And many churches aren't as hymn-friendly as they once were, limiting our experience to only newer songs.
So while Christians are still singing good worship music, we're also missing out on the benefits hymn study offers us.
That's where we come in!
See for yourself how God's plan for hymns helps kids remember biblical truth throughout the week, love Jesus more and open up faith-building conversation with parents and teachers in daily life!
The Hymn of the Month Club is the original (if not only) hymn study subscription helping families, churches, schools, ministries and individuals make God's Word more personal to children.
Each hymn study PDF helps you teach biblical truth — and make it personal through engaging activities, coloring pages, and hymns that help spark more meaningful conversations with children and a more personal knowledge of God's Word.
Join today and watch the teachable moments unfold.
Venessa S.
I'm a preK teacher at a classical Christian school. Having the coloring sheets and activities that back up what we are learning give opportunity for more discussion and is so helpful!
Erin D.
We are currently using them in our daily homeschool. I love how it’s all laid out and easy to use, informative, engaging and fun. Thank you for all the work you have put into this so that we can easily incorporate hymns into our daily routine!
Bryan W.
I joined to use them during children's church on Wednesday night. I really like the activities, biblical references, and information about the hymns. You have done a great job with all of this.
What Happens When We Embrace the Benefits of Hymns?
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We hold truths in our hearts instead of just facts in our heads
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We more easily break into spontaneous praise in everyday moments
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We remember the testimonies of those who’ve gone before us and experience renewed joy
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We remember biblical truth when we need it the most thanks to powerful lyrics that "stick" in our minds
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We have more natural teachable moments with children
The first hymn I remember as a child was This Is My Father’s World. I remember being in Sunday School and singing it as a five year old and being fascinated with nature being so detailed in the hymn and also learning that God is with us — even in evil times. These words always bring tears to my eyes.
— Ruth P.
Make the Bible personal with the Hymn of the Month Club!
Through timeless hymns and biblical guidance, we help you and your children remember there is joy in knowing Jesus, experience the staying power of Scripture, and enjoy the meaningful conversations that come from exploring hymns together.
Hymn of the Month Club (Basic Membership)
$7/month
Access to One Hymn of the Month at a Time
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What's Included?
- At-a-Glance (Recommended stanzas, themes and verses for each week of the month)
- Hymn Background & Hymn Story for Kids
- Reference Sheet (Scripturized hymn text, keyword glossary & QR codes to YouTube video and sheet music)
- Reflection Tools (Reflection Questions & Word Search Puzzle)
- Stanza Studies (one set for adults & older children and another set for younger children)
- Coloring Pages (for all ages)
- Activity Pages (for all ages)
- Hymn Writer Research Sheet (NEW) (most suitable for older children)
- Reflection Words Worksheet (NEW) (most suitable for older children)
- Member Email Newsletter (to keep you on track — includes fun bonus resources, too!)
- Colossians 3 Community (C3C) inside your membership portal (NEW!)
Yes, It's a Lot!
Take a Look!
Scroll through the sneak peek pages below!
How Membership Works
When you sign up for Hymns Illustrated Basic or PLUS Membership, you'll be asked to choose a username and password which you'll use to log in to your portal (details sent via email).
Once logged in, you'll see all the hymn studies available to you based on your membership plan. (Hymn of the Month Membership includes one hymn study at a time based on the current year's theme).
You'll also receive weekly members-only emails with teaching ideas and resources to help motivate you to stay on track with your hymn study and keeping your hymnal open.
What Hymns Are Included When You Join PLUS Membership Today?
We Believe Library
Our current hymn study theme for 2025 is designed to help you pass sound biblical doctrine to the next generation.
We started this year with Holy Bible, Book Divine (Bibliology) and are working through the Trinity with Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above (God the Father) and O, How I Love Jesus (God the Son).
The Wondrous Story Library
These twelve hymn studies chronologically tell the true, Gospel story. They are especially familiar and favorite hymns and include:
- How Firm a Foundation
- I Sing the Mighty Power of God
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- To God Be the Glory
- The Love of God
- One Day
- Tell Me the Story of Jesus
- Amazing Grace
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- This Is My Father’s World
- It Is Well With My Soul
- Joy to the World
The Song of Saints Library
These twelve hymn studies survey the history of our hymns in chronological order. Hymns (and their time period) include:
- Holy Holy, Holy (Biblical)
- Shepherd of Tender Youth (Ancient)
- All Glory, Laud and Honor (Medieval)
- Jesus Lives and So Shall I (German)
- Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (German)
- All People That On Earth Do Dwell (English)
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (English)
- The Doxology (English)
- There Is a Balm in Gilead (American Spiritual)
- Come, Ye Sinners (American)
- Count Your Blessings (American)
- Joy Has Dawned (Modern)
Have Questions?
We've got answers. Check out the FAQ below and email us here with additional questions!
Are your materials homeschool friendly?
Can I copy and print your hymn studies for church, Sunday-school or my homeschool co-op group?
I don't have children at home. Can I still use your resources?
Where are some other places I can purchase hymn study resources like these?
How much time do I need to invest in membership?
What if I decide this isn’t a right fit for me?
Hymns Make Scripture Personal.
START HYMN STUDY TODAYA Note
When poet and hymn writer William Cowper wrote, “Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings," he wrote truth to which all God's people can relate.
The role of singing and hymns in the lives of God’s people is powerful. And as we see in Colossians 3:16, it’s also purposeful:
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. – Colossians 3:16
The mission of Hymns Illustrated is to help you and your family apply Colossians 3:16 and integrate hymns in your daily walk with God and anticipate Christ's second coming!
My prayer is to help you see for yourself that special light that surprises God’s people when they sing and read biblical hymns of faith.
- Kristen Iaffaldano, Founder & Editor
Behind the scenes. Nearly twenty years ago, Kristen began sending simple Hymn of the Month emails to friends and family from her personal email address.
Today, she’s still doing that via Hymns Illustrated!
She also works as a virtual assistant and supports online business owners in Iowa where her husband pastors Faith Baptist Church in Knoxville.
