The First Hymn(2026)

1h 27m
- Documentary
- History

Release Date: Mar 24, 2026 | Limited

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.

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Original Release | Mar 24, 2026 | Opens in 07days

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Director & Top Cast

Mark Hadley
Director

John Dickson
Self

Chris Tomlin
Self

Ben Fielding
Self

Other Details

Country of Origin: Australia

Language: English

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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.

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The First Hymn (2026) is a faith-based documentary tracing the oldest surviving Christian hymn, discovered on papyrus P.Oxy 1786 in ancient Oxyrhynchus, Egypt.