I love hymns that connect generations. Unlike the vast majority of stuff written lately, these either have been around for a hundred years or will be for the next 100. Here are 40 I think all families should know and love:

• A Mighty Fortress is Our God. Link. Another.

• And Can it Be. Link.

• All Creatures of Our God and King. Link. Another.

• All Glory Be to Christ. Link.

• All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name. Link.

• All I Have is Christ. Link.

• Amazing Grace. Link.

• Arise, My Soul, Arise Link.

• Because He Lives. Link.

• Before the Throne of God Above. Link.

• Behold Our God. Link.

• Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery. Link. Link. Another link.

• Come Ye Sinners. Link.

• Great is Thy Faithfulness. Link.

• He Will Hold Me Fast. Link. Another. Link.

• Holy Holy Holy. Link.

• How Firm a Foundation. Link. Another link. Yet another.

• How Great Thou Art. Link.

• I Need Thee Every Hour. Link

• I Will Glory in My Redeemer. Link.

• I Will Sing of My Redeemer. Link.

• In Christ Alone. Link.

• It is Well. Link.

• Jesus Paid It All. Link.

• Man of Sorrows, What a Name (Hallelujah, What a Savior). Link. Another. Yet Link. Another.

• Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing. Link.

• Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus. Link.

• Old Rugged Cross. Link.

• Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. Link.

• Rock of Ages. Link. Another.

• There is A Fountain. Link.

• There is Power in the Blood. Link.

• This is My Father's World. Link.

• What Can Wash Away My Sin (Nothing but the Blood). Link.