By his blood and in his name, in his freedom I am free. It’s the last part of verse three that causes my eyes to swell: “… Now this gospel truth of old shall not kneel shall not faint. It begins by reminding us of the beauty of the incarnation and then leads to the essential truth of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. King of Kings, Hillsong – This song essentially tells the gospel story with the melodic power necessary for such truths. So, whether it’s shuttling around kids in the car or turning on the speaker while you’re cooking dinner, whether it’s in a quiet space or a room filled with activity, here are five worship songs to “turn up” because they speak Biblical truth into life’s uncertainties: But there are also modern artists writing wonderful, theologically rich worship songs that provide comfort and hope.
The old hymns provide so much comfort in these strange times, and I sincerely hope that churches continue to sing them for generations to come. Our current season is one of uncertainty due to Covid, and we will continue to face uncertainty in the days and months ahead. It might take a while for this to “click” for some children (worship songs are not going to be the default at most teen gatherings, let’s be honest), but we can use moments in our daily lives to expose them to worshipful music that speaks into particular seasons. They remind us of who God is and they remind us of what Scripture teaches. As a church music director, I believe that worshipful songs are nourishment for spiritual growth. Our repertoire should be balanced accordingly, with music that is Christ-filled. While listening to a variety of music is good and fun, it’s important to teach our kids that what goes into our ears reaches our souls.
The speakers blared everything from Simon and Garfunkel to Phantom of the Opera, but it was always the songs that pointed me to Scripture that I retained in life’s most poignant moments. I was trained classically on the piano, but my dad exposed us to a variety of music growing up. Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
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