Context
Hymns by Johnny Cash was Johnny Cash's fifth album and first gospel album recorded by Columbia Records. The album was released in 1959 and was most popular gospel album on the record market. However, Columbia's long reissue program, celebrating Cash’s seventieth birthday, began in February 12, which led to release of Cash’s Essential album and many others.
Each song of this album was mixed with new lyrics and a new introduction of Cash. This album was considered the reason for which Cash left Sun Records. Sun’s owner, Sam Philips, didn’t see a lucrative profit coming from sacred album songs. Nevertheless, Columbia didn’t refuse him, instead, they recorded his album and sold half million copies. Cash was deeply involved in the things of religions and he distances himself from Sun Record's pop orientation.
Even though this album was completely a religious album, it was similar to many of his previous works. Also, this album remains accessible to Cash’s fans no matter their religious orientation and whether they have an interest in any sacred songs. Parke Puterbaugh of Rolling Stone Magazine described the album as "an alternately arousing and stately mix of standards ("Swing Low, Sweet Chariot") and originals ("It Was Jesus")".
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