Frequently Asked Questions

As worship practices evolve, many Christians have forgotten the great hymns and liturgical style that have shaped the faith. The Sing! Hymnal seeks to revive this tradition by presenting a fresh curation of classic and contemporary hymns in an updated engraving (typesetting and design). Joining modern hymnody with traditional songs, liturgical elements, and stories about each hymn, this hymnal is invaluable for both corporate and personal worship today.

The creators of The Sing! Hymnal believe that hymnals should include music that spans across church history, speaking to all aspects of life. Every hymn included, from classic to contemporary, has been carefully chosen to fulfill this vision, with a strong emphasis on theological truth, lyrical beauty, and musical excellence.

The Sing! Hymnal features a wide selection of classic hymns of the faith. It includes traditional hymns alongside a range of modern hymns from well-known artists including the Gettys, Sovereign Grace Music, and CityAlight.

Each hymn in this collection has been carefully chosen by Keith and Kristyn Getty and a team of pastors, theologians, and musicians. Keith and Kristyn are award-winning hymn writers of popular songs, including "In Christ Alone" and "Christ Our Hope in Life and Death," and the founders of Getty Music, a global organization dedicated to developing and stewarding modern and traditional hymns. The hymnal is published in partnership with Crossway.

Each hymn is organized into one of three main sections:

"The Worship Service"—Follows the arc of the gospel, featuring essential elements of worship such as the Call to Worship, Adoration, Confession, Prayer, and Communion

"The Christian Life"—Equips believers for faithful living, including psalms paired with popular hymns and songs designed for children

"The Life of Christ"—Offers hymns for special services and seasons throughout the year

Yes. The third and final section of the hymnal, "The Life of Christ," features hymns for special services throughout the year, starting with Advent and following through to The Return of Christ. This section contains hymns for every major Christian holiday.

The content in The Sing! Hymnal is not overtly tied to a specific denomination and should be appropriate for anyone who loves Scripture and longs to deepen worship and unity through song.

While the hymnal can be used in conjunction with any Bible translation, the Scripture readings and psalms paired with hymn melodies feature text from the English Standard Version.

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Yes, a growing library of sheet music is available as downloadable PDFs at SingHymnal.com.

The Sing! Hymnal suite currently includes four editions of the primary hymnal, each featuring a different cover material—hardcover, cloth-over-board, goatskin leather, and TruTone-over-board. The Sing! Hymnal: Lay-Flat Edition with Chords includes chord symbols above the staff, larger pages and print, and a wire binding, making it easier for musicians to read and turn the pages while using a piano or music stand. All editions contain the same content, including hymns, prayers, and readings, allowing congregants, pastors, and musicians to follow along, regardless of the version they are using.

Yes. The Sing! Hymnal is not only great for corporate worship but private worship as well. TruTone-over-board, cloth-over-board, and goatskin cover options are beautiful and durable, making them great choices for use at home and as a companion through life. The TruTone-over-board and goatskin covers come with a quality guarantee, ensuring that individuals and families can enjoy classic hymns for years to come. The lay-flat edition includes chord symbols for those who prefer to play from chords and sing hymns at home.

With a durable, scuff-resistant cover, the black hardcover edition is ideal for equipping attendees during Sunday morning services.

Yes. The lay-flat edition includes the same content, hymns, prayers, and readings as the other editions, enabling pastors and musicians to read along with congregants or worshipers using different versions.

This curated collection of hymns features custom engraving (typesetting and design) and a wire binding, enabling smooth page turns on a piano or music stand. Chord symbols positioned above the staff provide quick reference points for musicians.

Having a copy for each worship team member is not necessary, but the wire binding provides a convenient way to follow along and flip through pages. Printable sheet music from SingHymnal.com is a cost-effective alternative.

Yes, downloadable PDF sheet music is available for purchase at SingHymnal.com, with a variety of download options for personal or church use.

No. The purchase of a print hymnal does not include free digital access. Sheet music downloads are available for purchase at SingHymnal.com with options for personal or church use.

Personal Use resources are intended to equip individuals and families in a single home for worship in a private setting. These resources may not be shared, resold, or redistributed.

Church Use resources are intended to support worship in a public setting and may be shared with members of a church's worship team at a single site to accompany congregational singing and otherwise in accordance with a blanket license from CCLI, Christian Copyright Solutions, MultiTracks, ONE LICENSE, etc. These resources may not be shared, resold, or redistributed beyond a single local church.

You may select which usage license you need when you purchase a resource.

All of your sheet music purchases may be viewed and redownloaded in the Your Hymns section of Your Account. As you purchase new resources you will continue to build your sheet music library in Your Hymns.

Yes. If you would like to distribute copies of a Personal Use resource to your church worship team you will need to purchase the Church Use version of that resource. After purchase, it will be upgraded in Your Hymns from a Personal Use resource to a Church Use resource.

Crossway and Getty Music gratefully acknowledge permission received from copyright owners and administrators, organizations, and individuals to include copyrighted texts and music in The Sing! Hymnal. All rights are reserved by and to each copyright owner, respectively.

Songs in The Sing! Hymnal that may be copyright protected are indicated by the © symbol and year of copyright placed at the bottom of the song page. Your use of these songs may require the permission of the copyright owner(s). Many songs and uses are covered by a blanket license, such as those from CCLI, Christian Copyright Solutions, MultiTracks, ONE LICENSE, and others. Contact your blanket licensor for more information on specific songs and uses covered, and for all other inquiries please contact the copyright owner using the information provided in the "Attribution and Copyright" tab on each song page in this site.

Creating physical or digital copies of the print hymnal is not permitted. Sheet music downloads may be purchased at SingHymnal.com for either personal or church use. Personal Use resources may not be shared, resold, or redistributed. Church Use resources are intended to support worship in a public setting and may be shared with members of a church's worship team at a single site to accompany congregational singing. Hymn sheets containing songs with a © symbol may be distributed to your congregation in accordance with a blanket license, such as those from CCLI, Christian Copyright Solutions, MultiTracks, ONE LICENSE, and others. Contact your blanket licensor for more information on specific songs and uses covered. Hymns sheets for songs without a © symbol may be freely distributed to your congregation.

Songs in The Sing! Hymnal that may be copyright protected are indicated by the © symbol and year of copyright placed at the bottom of the song page. Your use of these songs may require the permission of the copyright owner(s). Many songs and uses are covered by a blanket license, such as those from CCLI, Christian Copyright Solutions, MultiTracks, ONE LICENSE, and others. Contact your blanket licensor for more information on specific songs and uses covered, and for all other inquiries please contact the copyright owner using the information provided in the "Attribution and Copyright" tab on each song page in this site.

A CCLI license is not needed to download or use the sheet music for personal purposes. However, a CCLI license is needed to publicly perform copyrighted hymns or to distribute music or lyrics in printed or digital form.

CCLI's Copyright License Manual contains a wealth of information about the permissions and restrictions available to a church holding an active CCLI license.