The First Hymn

87 min | 31 July 2025

Very mild themes

The First Hymn is a world first for music, faith and history, tracking the story of an ancient Christian hymn from its discovery in Egypt to its release as a modern worship song for the new millennium.

The First Hymn is the story of an ancient scrap of papyrus uncovered in the deserts of Egypt that contains the remnants of the oldest known Christian hymn. In its Lyrics Professor John Dickson discovers evidence of beliefs some say Christians never held this early in history. However, uncovering this ancient treasure is only the first step. With the help of world-renowned Christian composers, Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding, Professor Dickson sets out on an epic journey to record the First Hymn as a modern worship song for the new millennium.

Director
Mark Hadley
Cast
John Dickson, Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding
Genre
Documentary
Rating
G (Very mild themes)
Release Date
31 July 2025
Runtime
87 min

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