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Christian Songs for Communion

Songs to sing while the bread and cup are served. Most are about the cross and what it cost, which is what communion remembers.

14 songs

  1. In Christ Alone

    Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, 2001

    Tells the whole gospel, which is what communion remembers.

    1 Corinthians 3:11

  2. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

    Isaac Watts, 1707

    Isaac Watts wrote it for the Lord's Supper. Still one of the best communion hymns there is.

    Galatians 6:14

  3. There Is a Fountain

    William Cowper, 1772

    An old hymn about Christ's blood that has been sung at the Lord's Table for over two centuries.

    Zechariah 13:1

  4. Nothing but the Blood

    Robert Lowry, 1876

    Its call and response is easy to sing even while holding the cup.

    Hebrews 9:22

  5. The Old Rugged Cross

    George Bennard, 1912

    A slow, familiar hymn that keeps everyone's eyes on the cross while the elements are passed.

    Galatians 6:14

  6. Lamb of God

    Twila Paris, 1985

    A tender song about Jesus as the Lamb. Good for a soloist during communion.

    John 1:29

  7. How Deep the Father's Love for Us

    Stuart Townend, 1995

    A slow, reflective hymn on the cost of the cross. A favorite during communion.

    John 3:16

  8. Above All

    Michael W. Smith, 1999

    A reflective song about Christ's sacrifice. Fits the quiet moment as the bread is broken.

    Philippians 2:8-9

  9. Here I Am to Worship

    Tim Hughes, 2000

    A quiet worship song that works well as communion music.

    John 1:9

  10. Jesus Paid It All

    Kristian Stanfill, 2006

    A simple song about the cost of the cross, sung while the bread and cup go around.

    Isaiah 1:18

  11. Jesus Messiah

    Chris Tomlin, 2008

    Its bridge talks about His body and blood, which ties it directly to communion.

    John 1:14

  12. Remembrance (Communion Song)

    Matt Maher, 2009

    Written to be sung at the Lord's Table.

    1 Corinthians 11:24

  13. Man of Sorrows

    Hillsong Worship, 2013

    Walks through the cross and what it means. A thoughtful communion song.

    Isaiah 53:3

  14. At the Cross (Love Ran Red)

    Chris Tomlin, 2014

    Focuses on the cross. Fits the time of reflection before taking the elements.

    Romans 5:8

Common questions

What should be sung during communion?

Songs about the cross and Christ's sacrifice fit best: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Jesus Paid It All, How Deep the Father's Love and Remembrance (written specifically for communion).