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90s Worship Songs

If you were in youth group in the 90s, you sang these. Shout to the Lord, Breathe, Open the Eyes of My Heart and the rest of the songs that defined the decade.

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  1. Shout to the Lord

    Hillsong (Darlene Zschech), 1994

    The song that put Hillsong on the map in the 90s.

    Psalm 96:1

  2. Jesus Freak

    dc Talk, 1995

    The 90s Christian rock anthem. If you were in youth group, you knew it.

    Acts 4:13

  3. I Will Be Here

    Steven Curtis Chapman, 1990

    Written for his wife. One of the most played Christian wedding songs ever.

    Ruth 1:16

  4. Beyond Belief

    Petra, 1990

    Petra's 1990 hit that opened the decade.

    Philippians 3:14

  5. Mary, Did You Know?

    Mark Lowry / Buddy Greene, 1991

    First recorded in 1991 by Michael English. It became a modern Christmas standard.

    Luke 1:31-33

  6. Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)

    Amy Grant, 1992

    From Amy Grant's 1992 Christmas album. A 90s Christmas favorite.

    Luke 1:38

  7. Ancient of Days

    Ron Kenoly, 1992

    An upbeat 90s praise anthem.

    Daniel 7:9

  8. I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

    Delirious?, 1994

    Martin Smith's love song to God, a 90s youth-camp anthem.

    Psalm 89:1

  9. Draw Me Close

    Kelly Carpenter, 1994

    A quiet song about wanting God more than anything.

    James 4:8

  10. Shine

    Newsboys, 1994

    A 90s Newsboys hit that youth groups played everywhere.

    Matthew 5:16

  11. How Deep the Father's Love for Us

    Stuart Townend, 1995

    A modern hymn on the cost of the cross.

    John 3:16

  12. Breathe

    Marie Barnett, 1995

    "This is the air I breathe." Simple and intimate.

    Job 33:4

  13. Better Is One Day

    Matt Redman, 1995

    Psalm 84 as a 90s worship anthem.

    Psalm 84:10

  14. In the Secret (I Want to Know You)

    Andy Park, 1995

    A prayer to know Jesus more.

    Philippians 3:10

  15. In the Light

    dc Talk, 1995

    From dc Talk's 1995 album Jesus Freak. A youth group staple.

    1 John 1:7

  16. Flood

    Jars of Clay, 1995

    The 1995 Christian alternative hit that crossed over to mainstream radio.

    Psalm 69:1-2

  17. Go Rest High on That Mountain

    Vince Gill, 1995

    A 90s country gospel classic from Vince Gill.

    2 Timothy 4:7

  18. Days of Elijah

    Robin Mark, 1996

    A high-energy anthem full of Old Testament imagery.

    Malachi 4:5

  19. Total Praise

    Richard Smallwood, 1996

    A 90s gospel choir classic.

    Psalm 121:1-2

  20. Open the Eyes of My Heart

    Paul Baloche, 1997

    A prayer to see God, everywhere in 90s youth groups.

    Ephesians 1:18

  21. The Heart of Worship

    Matt Redman, 1997

    Written after Redman's church removed the band to rediscover worship.

    Psalm 51:16-17

  22. Stomp

    Kirk Franklin, 1997

    The 1997 hit that brought funk and hip hop into gospel.

    Psalm 150:4

  23. We Fall Down

    Chris Tomlin, 1998

    From the late 90s, before Chris Tomlin was a household name.

    Revelation 4:10

  24. Trading My Sorrows

    Darrell Evans, 1998

    "Yes Lord, yes Lord." A joyful trade of sorrow for joy.

    Psalm 30:11

  25. Lord, Reign in Me

    Brenton Brown, 1998

    A prayer for God to rule every part of life.

    Psalm 97:1

  26. Come, Now Is the Time to Worship

    Brian Doerksen, 1998

    A call to worship that opened countless 90s services.

    Philippians 2:10-11

  27. Above All

    Michael W. Smith, 1999

    Written by Paul Baloche and Lenny LeBlanc. Jesus above all, yet crushed like a rose.

    Philippians 2:8-9

  28. Your Love Oh Lord

    Third Day, 1999

    A late 90s worship song that crossed into Christian rock.

    Psalm 36:5-6

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