Come, Christians, Join to Sing

November 5, 2026

This hymn brought me all the way back to my childhood, attending Catholic mass with my grandfather. I didn't recognize the name, but as soon as I started sight reading the tune I remembered it! Our text comes courtesy of Christian H. Bateman, who was an English minister, but was primarily knows for writing this hymn. My hymnal says that it is a traditional Spanish melody, which was arranged by David Evans. He is credited with many hymns, including Be Thou My Vision (one of my favorites). I've provided a link to that one, just because I can't help myself, ha ha! The version I'm sharing with you is by Nathan Pacheco.

Here's the sheet music, located on hymnary.com's website.

There were several accurate versions of this hymn on YouTube. The one I selected was because it had that grand, almost over-the-top organ sound in it which reminded me of the organ in my grandfather's church. The organ also does a fancy key change between the second and third verses which I was anticipating... but the organ did it so splendidly I laughed as I listened. Enjoy this version, posted by panoplyimaging of a recorded performance of FUMC Houston. Thanks, organist: you nailed it! Choir, you sounded pretty good, too. ;) I hope you enjoy it.

Be blessed,

Wendy