A memorable, singable tune. A really good hymn has music that reinforces & helps picture the words. Examples that come to mind quickly Crown Him with many Crowns/Diademata A Mighty Fortress O sacred Head, now wounded/PasĀsion ChorĀale Can be written for a specific time, place, event, but it needs to have a certain timelessness to it. I think this means correct grammar & syntax, avoid slang terms.
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