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Christian Easter Songs

Songs for Good Friday and Easter Sunday: the cross, the empty tomb and the hope of the resurrection.

23 songs

  1. In Christ Alone

    Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, 2001

    Its third verse is about the empty tomb. Works on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

    1 Corinthians 3:11

  2. What a Beautiful Name

    Hillsong Worship, 2016

    Tells the whole story from creation to the empty tomb. A natural Easter Sunday choice.

    Philippians 2:9-10

  3. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

    Isaac Watts, 1707

    The classic Good Friday hymn. Suits a quiet evening service.

    Galatians 6:14

  4. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

    Charles Wesley, 1739

    The traditional opening hymn for Easter Sunday morning.

    1 Corinthians 15:55

  5. Crown Him with Many Crowns

    Matthew Bridges, 1851

    Celebrates the risen and reigning Christ. A strong closing hymn on Easter Sunday.

    Revelation 19:12

  6. Nothing but the Blood

    Robert Lowry, 1876

    For Good Friday or Maundy Thursday, focusing on what the cross accomplished.

    Hebrews 9:22

  7. The Old Rugged Cross

    George Bennard, 1912

    For Good Friday. A slow look at the cross before the joy of Sunday.

    Galatians 6:14

  8. Because He Lives

    Bill & Gloria Gaither, 1971

    An Easter song about what the resurrection means for tomorrow. Easy for the congregation to join.

    John 14:19

  9. Lamb of God

    Twila Paris, 1985

    A tender song on Jesus as the Lamb, a communion standard.

    John 1:29

  10. How Deep the Father's Love for Us

    Stuart Townend, 1995

    A reflective Good Friday hymn.

    John 3:16

  11. Above All

    Michael W. Smith, 1999

    A Good Friday song about Jesus giving everything at the cross.

    Philippians 2:8-9

  12. Jesus Paid It All

    Kristian Stanfill, 2006

    For Good Friday, a song about the debt paid at the cross.

    Isaiah 1:18

  13. I Will Rise

    Chris Tomlin, 2008

    A resurrection song about the hope that we will rise too.

    1 Corinthians 15:55

  14. Man of Sorrows

    Hillsong Worship, 2013

    Starts at Good Friday and ends at Easter Sunday. Fits either service.

    Isaiah 53:3

  15. At the Cross (Love Ran Red)

    Chris Tomlin, 2014

    A Good Friday song focused on the cross.

    Romans 5:8

  16. Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)

    Kari Jobe, 2014

    Moves from the silence of the tomb to the shout of the resurrection. Strong for Easter morning.

    Luke 24:6

  17. O Praise the Name (Anástasis)

    Hillsong Worship, 2015

    A modern hymn that walks from the cross to the resurrection.

    Matthew 28:6

  18. Resurrecting

    Elevation Worship, 2016

    An Easter Sunday anthem from Elevation Worship.

    Romans 8:11

  19. Is He Worthy?

    Chris Tomlin, 2017

    Built on Revelation 5, where the slain Lamb is worthy. Good for Good Friday or Easter.

    Revelation 5:9

  20. Resurrection Power

    Chris Tomlin, 2017

    An upbeat Easter song about the power that raised Jesus.

    Romans 8:11

  21. Glorious Day

    Passion, 2017

    An upbeat Easter song about being called out of the grave.

    Ephesians 2:1

  22. Living Hope

    Phil Wickham, 2018

    Moves from the cross to the empty tomb in one song. One of the most sung modern Easter songs.

    1 Peter 1:3

  23. Graves Into Gardens

    Elevation Worship, 2020

    An Easter Sunday song about God bringing life out of death.

    Ezekiel 37:5

Common questions

What songs are good for Good Friday?

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, The Old Rugged Cross, Man of Sorrows and At the Cross (Love Ran Red) all focus on the crucifixion.

What songs are good for Easter Sunday?

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today is the traditional opener. Living Hope, Resurrecting and Glorious Day are popular modern choices.

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