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10 Theologically Deep Worship Songs That Are Not "In Christ Lone"

On the 1 paw this is deeply encouraging to me, not because a lot of people have visited my blog, just because a lot of people are looking for theologically pregnant worship songs. Oft contemporary worship is seen every bit avoiding depth or substance for the sake of relevance, but that has not been my experience at all. The vast majority of worship leaders and worship songwriters I've spoken to all want the songs they write and pb to be theologically substantive.

On the other hand, the popularity of my post is discouraging to me because it signifies how hard it is for people to find deep songs. If people have to come to my dinky web log in search of rich worship music something is very wrong.

I'll talk about what, exactly, is wrong in our worship landscape in another post. Merely for now, if people are looking for resources to help them cull songs for their services I'm happy to help any mode I can.

It's been near half a decade since I wrote that first mail, so hither are 10 more than theologically deep worship songs that are not "In Christ Alone," all of which accept been released in the past 5 years.

1.) Living Hope: Phil Wickham

Ane of the encouraging things I've seen over the past few years is an increase in big name worship leaders and bands writing modernistic hymns. A modern hymn is substantially a new song that follows some basic hymn conventions. They were originally pioneered by Keith and Kristyn Getty of "In Christ Alone" fame, merely other artists have taken upwardly the mantle of adding to the mod hymn repertoire. One of my favorite modern hymns of the past few years is Phil Wickham's Living Hope.

The clarification of the gospel in the first verse is a cute picture of our condition before Jesus rescued usa and his saving power. And of class the final verse on the resurrection is a profound annunciation of Jesus' victory over death. Add together to the wonderful lyrics 1 of the most musically interesting melodies I've heard in a while and yous've got a great song that will stick with people for a long time.

two.) Crown Him: I Am They

Sometimes we confuse simplicity with shallowness, as if the more than complicated the song is the deeper information technology must be. However, very often it is the simplest songs that contain rich truths that need to be proclaimed over and over over again. This is the case for "Crown Him" by I Am They.

The song takes the deceptively simple concept that we are saved not by our own works only by the work of Jesus on the cantankerous, and reminds usa over and over over again that Jesus is the one who won the war, carried the weight, and shed his blood for united states of america. Equally much as we may intellectually assert these things, to sing it together speedily shines a light on those areas in our lives where nosotros are still trying to practise the work Jesus has already finished.

3.) Christ Be All Effectually Me: All Sons and Daughters

One of the movements I've securely appreciated in contemporary worship over the past decade has been a want to reclaim the aboriginal prayers and songs of the church. More and more I see songs written based on material from people like St. Augustine, John Chrysostom, and in this example St. Patrick.

Based on St. Patrick's Lorica (aka the Prayer of St. Patrick), "Christ Be All Effectually Me" is a wonderful setting of a prayer that has enriched the life of the Church building for over a millennium. It's central focus on the presence and guidance of Christ in our everyday lives is both encouraging and challenging for those who would sing information technology. And the elementary reminder in the span that the blood of Jesus was shed for every moment is an important corrective to many of us who tend to view the cantankerous as merely a means to go to sky when nosotros die. This is discipleship in song form.

4.) Expiry Was Arrested: North Betoken InsideOut

One of the exciting things I've noticed in worship songwriting over the last decade or so has been a new emphasis on the resurrection of Jesus. For a long time we mostly sang about the cross in our worship, and while the cross is certainly key, Paul makes it clear that without the resurrection we are in serious problem (1 Cor. 15).

Amongst the many new songs nigh the resurrection one of my favorites is "Death Was Arrested" past Northward Point InsideOut. A powerfully poetic reflection on who we were earlier that first Easter and the new life we have mail service-Easter, my favorite role is the affirmation that information technology is when Jesus arose that death was truly arrested and defeated. And if yous don't go goosebumps on the declaration of our freedom in the ending tag, well, you may not have a soul.

v.) Lion and the Lamb: Bethel Music

Of all the passages in scripture that talk nearly Jesus on of my favorites is Revelation 5 where John is told by the affections to look and come across the King of beasts of the Tribe of Judah, but when he turns around, he sees a lamb "looking every bit if it had been slain." This powerful imagery from Revelation is the footing for the song "Panthera leo and the Lamb" which focuses on the ultimate victory of Jesus over evil in his second coming.

Using imagery from various biblical passages (Daniel, Psalms, Matthew, Revelation) the vocal is a powerful reminder of the promise we take that Jesus will come both in power and mercy to redeem and restore his creation. At the aforementioned time it acknowledges that the process of new creation has already begun and Jesus is fighting our battles for united states in the here and now. In a earth that seems increasingly chaotic and uncertain we all demand to be reminded regularly of Jesus' promise to return and make all things new.

6.) Is He Worthy: Andrew Peterson

Of all the songs on this list, "Is He Worthy" by Andrew Peterson is by far my favorite. Full of rich lyrics that proclaim the most profound truths of our faith, it is impossible to sing this without having your promise level lifted to the rafters.

However, what makes this song truly spectacular is not only the astonishing lyrics, just the format in which Peterson wrote them. Seeking to span the gap between gimmicky manner and traditional liturgy he wrote the song every bit a call and response. In the verses the worship leader asks a set of questions, and the congregation responds. Then in the chorus everyone joins together to declare that Jesus alone is worthy of all blessing and award and celebrity. Information technology is definitely something dissimilar for many contemporary churches, but it will apace become i of your congregation's favorites.

For what it's worth, Chris Tomlin loved the vocal so much he included a version on his latest anthology, but I still prefer the original Andrew Peterson version, and the music video that accompanies it is breathtaking.

7.) Highlands (Song of Ascent): Hillsong United

This is the newest song on the list from Hillsong United'southward virtually contempo anthology People. The whole anthology is astonishing (Hillsong's best in a number of years) and deserves its own full review, but I wanted to make certain to include this one hither considering of how brilliant it is.

"Highlands (Vocal of Rising)" is based loosely on the Psalms of Rising which were psalms sung by Israelite pilgrims as they made their way to Jerusalem for the three annual festivals. Hillsong uses that theme of journey to reflect the highs and lows of the Christian life and the presence of God in all of it.

One of the mutual critiques of mod worship songs is that often the lyrics can be trite of cliche. "Highlands" proves that isn't always the case. The lyrics are absolute poetry and full of profound imagery that necessitate multiple listenings and reflection. Similar these lyrics from the last pre-chorus:

From the gravest of all valleys
Come the pastures we call grace
A mighty river flowing upwards
From a deep merely empty grave

It might accept some fourth dimension for a congregation to really pick this ane up, but I recollect information technology would exist very much worth the effort.

8.) Our Begetter Has Won: WorshipMob

By at present you've probably noticed that one of the more than contempo themes in many worship songs has to do with the victory of Jesus over death. While this may seem like an obvious emphasis, it is only recently that worship songs accept begun to assert the Christus Victor model of the atonement equally an essential theological reality. And if that terminal sentence sounded a chip complicated just know that "Our Father has Won" by WorshipMob is one of many songs that are declaring Jesus' victory on the cross, and that's pretty awesome.

Of course the chorus affirms that through Jesus that Father has won the victory and all curses are undone. All the same, the truthful power of the vocal is in its clarification of the new creation life that comes through that victory. While many worship songs have focused on the forgiving power of the cantankerous, this song affirms the restorative power the cross. The second poesy describes this beautifully:

Identity restored
Unveiled our eyes to see again
So let the anthems rise
Unlock our minds to dream over again

Instead of simply focusing on our ultimate acceptance into heaven, 'Our Father Has Won" declares that eternal life starts in the here and at present. It truly is a "new creation song."

9.) Bide With Me: Matt Redman

On the whole, worship songwriters have done a good job of writing songs centered on various aspects of corporate worship. There are songs of adoration, consecration, submission, exaltation, etc. Withal one key component of worship that has rarely been explored musically is lament, in spite of the fact that over ⅓ of the psalms in scripture are lament psalms. Fortunately in the past few years more and more than songwriters are addressing this thematic gap, and 1 of the all-time examples of this is Matt Redman's "Bide With Me."

The lyrics are elementary but not simplistic, focusing on the hardships and challenges of life, only affirming that Jesus has experienced the same things. The chorus is a heartfelt plea for God to exist with u.s.a. in the midst of the pain. Of form lament e'er ends with affirming God's faithfulness, and that's how this song ends as well, with a powerful chorus proclaiming that God's honey will never let usa go.

It's a song that acknowledges the messiness of life, yet affirms God's presence within information technology. All of us need to sing songs like this.

ten.) The Love of the Begetter: CityAlight

It's a bit of an insider'due south secret in the globe of contemporary worship that songs that are more personal (using "I" and "me" in the lyrics) sell much better than songs that are corporate (using "we" and "the states"). However, the problem with only singing the "I" songs is that we miss the corporate office of corporate worship. We're non just a bunch of individuals that gather together on a Sun and just happen to sing the same songs. Nosotros are communities of people that worship God together as one entity. We need more songs that affirm that.

Fortunately, "The Love of the Father" by CityAlight does exactly that. The whole vocal is 1 profound affidavit that God has brought united states of america into his family, and that nosotros worship him together as one. In a globe divided into and so many tribes and factions, to declare that there can and should be unity in the local church building is well-nigh revolutionary. Plus that mandolin role is pretty awesome too.

Then at that place you become, 10 more theologically deep worship songs from the past 5 years. But as I said in my original post, in that location are plenty more than that could exist added to this list. It simply takes worship leaders who are committed to finding deep songs and leading them in their congregations. If y'all're reading this post I'g guessing you might be 1 of them, and if so I wish you Godspeed in your search!

What do you lot think of my selections? Disagree with any of them? Have others yous call back should be included? Comment below.

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