10 Praise and Worship Songs You Need to Hear

Need worship songs for your phone, car or gatherings? Here my Top 10 Christian worship songs.

1. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

Artist: Hillsong United

Hillsong has been a prominent producer of great worship songs and experiences. They come from the worship band of Hillsong Church, located in Sydney, Australia

Theme

Their hit worship song Oceans has been widely received and used in household and churches throughout the world. Oceans is themed around having a relationship with a God that calls us into places that we are not used to, but that bring us closer to him.

Lyrics:

You call me out upon the waters

The great unknown where feet may fail

And there I find You in the mystery

In oceans deep

My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand

Will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters

Wherever You would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

And my faith will be made stronger

In the presence of my Savior

I will call upon Your name

Keep my eyes above the waves

My soul will rest in Your embrace

I am Yours and You are mine

2. How Great Is Our God

Artist: Chris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin is a popular worship artist who is known throughout the globe, with hit songs like 'Our God' and 'Forever'.

Theme

How Great is Our God is one of the best known and most used worship songs. Its simple lyrics focus on the greatness of God

Lyrics:

The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

Trembles at His voice

How great is our God, sing with me

How great is our God, and all will see

How great, how great is our God

Age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the end

Beginning and the end

The Godhead Three in One

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

Name above all names

Worthy of our praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

3. Who Am I

Artist: Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns is Christian band that produces a mix of rock and worship music. It was started by their lead vocalist, youth pastor Mark Hall. 

Theme

This worship song focuses on the fact that God is everything and the relationship we can have with Him is because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.

Lyrics:

Who am I, that the lord of all the earth

Would care to know my name

Would care to feel my hurt?

Who am I, that the bright and morning star

Would choose to light the way

For my ever wandering heart?

Not because of who I am

But because of what you've done

Not because of what I've done

But because of who you are

I am a flower quickly fading

Here today and gone tomorrow

A wave tossed in the ocean

A vapor in the wind

Still you hear me when I'm calling

Lord, you catch me when I'm falling

And you've told me who I am

I am yours

Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin

Would look on me with love

And watch me rise again?

Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea

Would call out through the rain

And calm the storm in me?

I am yours

I am yours

Whom shall I fear, whom shall I fear?

'Cause I am yours

I am yours

4. Come Alive (Dry Bones)

Artist: Lauren Daigle

Lauren really knows how to make beautiful and meaningful music. Her life story is also inspiring.

Theme

This song is about people letting the Holy Spirit liven them up to what God has called us to do: be His people.

Lyrics:

Through the eyes of men it seems there's so much we have lost

As we look down the road where all the prodigals have walked

One by one the enemy has whispered lies

And led them off as slaves

But we know that you are God yours is the victory

We know there is more to come

That we may not yet see

So with the faith you've given us

We'll step into the valley unafraid, yeah

As we call out to dry bones come alive, come alive

We call out to dead hearts come alive, come alive

Up out of the ashes let us see an army rise

We call out to dry bones, come alive

God of endless mercy god of unrelenting love

Rescue every daughter bring us back the wayward son

And by your spirit breathe upon them show the world that you alone can save

You alone can save

So breathe, oh breath of God

Now breathe, oh breath of God

Breathe, oh breath of god now breathe

We call out to dry bones, come alive

Oh come alive

5. Tell Your Heart To Beat Again

Artist: Danny Gokey

American Idol thrid place finalist Danny Gokey is a former church music director. His music easily connects to your heart.

Theme

I recommend people who feel depressed or who are going through a hard time to listen to this song. It themes around turning your back on your past and looking to the future that God has in store for you.

Lyrics:

You're shattered

Like you've never been before

The life you knew

In a thousand pieces on the floor

And words fall short in times like these

When this world drives you to your knees

You think you're never gonna get back

To the you that used to be

Tell your heart to beat again

Close your eyes and breathe it in

Let the shadows fall away

Step into the light of grace

Yesterday's a closing door

You don't live there anymore

Say goodbye to where you've been

And tell your heart to beat again

Beginning

Just let that word wash over you

It's alright now

Love's healing hands have pulled you through

So get back up, take step one

Leave the darkness, feel the sun

'Cause your story's far from over

And your journey's just begun

Let every heartbreak

And every scar

Be a picture that reminds you

Who has carried you this far

'Cause love sees farther than you ever could

In this moment heaven's working

Everything for your good

Oh, so tell your heart to beat again

6. Thy Will

Artist: Hillary Scott and The Scott Family

Hillary Scott is the co-lead singer of Lady Antebellum who relased a gospel album with her family to 'show the world a part of who she is'

Theme

This song is great for people who are struggling with submitting to God's Will. It showcases a human tendency to try to understand what God is doing in our lives, but reinforces the fact that the only thing that actually matters is that God's Will be done. 

Lyrics:

I’m so confused

I know I heard you loud and clear

So, I followed through

Somehow I ended up here

I don’t wanna think

I may never understand

That my broken heart is a part of your plan

When I try to pray

All I’ve got is hurt and these four words

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

I know you’re good

But this don’t feel good right now

And I know you think

Of things I could never think about

It’s hard to count it all joy

Distracted by the noise

Just trying to make sense

Of all your promises

Sometimes I gotta stop

Remember that you’re God

And I am not

So

Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will

I know you see me

I know you hear me, Lord

Your plans are for me

Goodness you have in store

I know you hear me

I know you see me, Lord

Your plans are for me

Good news you have in store

So, thy will be done

Thy will be done

Thy will be done

Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is

I know you see me

I know you hear me, Lord

7. Word of God Speak

Artist: Mercy Me

A contemporary Christian music band, best known for their hit sing 'I can only imagine'.

Theme

This song is also one of my favorites because it opens us up to hearing the Word of God speak. We are often to caught up in speaking that we forget to listen when worshiping God.

Lyrics:

I'm finding myself at a loss for words

And the funny thing is it's okay

The last thing I need is to be heard

But to hear what You would say

Word of God speak

Would you pour down like rain

Washing my eyes to see

Your majesty

To be still and know

That you're in this place

Please let me stay and rest

In your holiness

Word of God speak

I'm finding myself in the midst of You

Beyond the music, beyond the noise

All that I need is to be with You

And in the quiet hear Your voice

8. King Of The World

Artist: Natalie Grant

Natalie aimed at a career as a school teacher before getting her calling from God to share her voice with the world.

Theme

King of The World reminds us that God is King over everything and that we cannot limit Him, even if we often do in our minds.

Lyrics:

I tried to fit you in the walls inside my mind

I try to keep you safely inbetween the lines

I try to put you in the box that I've designed

I try to pull you down so we are eye to eye 

When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world?

I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world

How could I make you so small

When you're the one who holds it all

When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world

Just a whisper of your voice can tame the seas

So who am I to try to take the lead

Still I run ahead and think I'm strong enough

When you're the one who made me from the dust

Ohhhh, you set it all in motion

Every single moment

You brought it all to be

And you're holding on to me

9. Dance

Artist: Jesus Culture

Jesus Culture started as a youth outreach ministry at Bethel Church and has become a phenominal force. It has its own record label: Jesus Culture Music.

Theme

Dance inspires worship that allows the Spirit to move within us.

Lyrics:

I'm after your heart, why should I be still

When the worship starts Lord

I'm so in love with you

What can man do, can't hold me back anymore

You spin over me, and you are pleased when

I spend myself on you

I'm gonna let go now, really worship

Letting my dance come forth

Dance, dance

Let the Spirit move you

Dance, dance

Holy Spirit in you

10. Let It Rain

Artist: Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith is another worship powerhouse in the Christian industry with many fantastic songs. One of my favorites of his is Let it Rain.

Theme

Let It Rain asks for a downpour of the Holy Spirit.

Lyrics:

Let it rain, let it rain.

Open the floodgates of heaven

Let it rain, let it rain.

Open the floodgates of heaven

Let it rain, let it rain.

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad

Let the distance shores rejoice

Clouds and thick darkness surround Him

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne

A fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side

His lightning lights up the world

The earth sees and trembles

The mountains melt like wax before the Lord

Before the Lord of all the earth

The heavens proclaim His righteousness

And all peoples will see His glory

We want to see Your glory, God!

Do you want to see His glory?

Lift your voices, lift your hands!

This is a very short list and I know that I have missed so many great songs that are out there. Please share your favorites with us in the comments below.