Good Friday—like Easter and Christmas—is observed by almost all Christian denominations. In fact, it’s a legal holiday in most countries.
On Good Friday, Christians expressly remember the suffering, humiliation and death endured by our Lord through prayers, songs and other devotions.
Church altars are kept bare and a solemn mournful atmosphere is maintained as the congregation worships the crucified Christ.
Scripture readings focus on the Gospel narratives of the passion of the Lord and other related verses.
Catholics also pray ‘The Stations of the Cross’, a 14-step devotional to reflect on the events of Good Friday—from the sentencing of Jesus till His Body being laid in the tomb.
Another unique feature of Good Friday worship is the ‘Veneration of the Cross’, during which people remember the crucifixion by adoring a Crucifix representing Christ.
One of the most famous prayers recited on Good Friday is:
'We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee because by Thy Holy Cross Thou has Redeemed the World. '
The date of Good Friday this year is March 25th.
Other theme ideas to sing during Good Friday services would be salvation, gratitude, merits of the Cross, the Blood of Christ, redemption and so on.
So I’ve put together a list of 33 worship song ideas suitable for Good Friday services.
1. Your Grace is Enough - Catherine C Harry
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2. Lamb of God – Ann Swetha & Nora Alexy
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4. At The Foot Of The Cross – Kathryn Scott
5. Because of Your love – Phil Wickham
6. Beneath the Cross – Keith & Kristyn Getty
7. Embrace the Cross – Jeremy Horn
8. Good Shepherd Of My Soul – Keith & Kristyn Getty
9. I cling to the Cross – Paul Baloche
10. I have decided – Kathryn Scott
11. I stand amazed – Robin Mark
12. I surrender – Dave Bilbrough
13. In the Blood – Israel Houghton
14. You led me to the Cross – Matt Redman
15. Jesus paid it all – Kristian Stanfill
16. Lamb of God – Ann Swetha & Nora Alexy
17. Majestic – Kari Jobe
18. Mighty is the power of the Cross – Chris Tomlin
19. My Jesus I love Thee – Andy Park
20. Nothing but the Blood – Hillsong
21. O the Blood – Gateway Church
22. Once again – Matt Redman
23. Once and for all – Passion
24. Power of the Cross – Israel Houghton
25. Rock of Ages – Josh Rumble
26. Sweetly broken – Jeremy Riddle
27. O to see the dawn – Stuart Townend
28. The promise of Your Cross – Matt Redman
29. To the Cross – Paul Baloche
30. When I survey the wondrous Cross – Tim Hughes
31. Your Cross is enough – Worship Central
32. Your Royal Blood – Rend Collective Experiment
33. I will boast – Chris Tomlin
34. Above all – Lenny Leblanc
35. Amazing love – Passion
Hope these song ideas for Good Friday help deepen your Good Friday worship.
On Good Friday, Christians expressly remember the suffering, humiliation and death endured by our Lord through prayers, songs and other devotions.
Church altars are kept bare and a solemn mournful atmosphere is maintained as the congregation worships the crucified Christ.
Scripture readings focus on the Gospel narratives of the passion of the Lord and other related verses.
Catholics also pray ‘The Stations of the Cross’, a 14-step devotional to reflect on the events of Good Friday—from the sentencing of Jesus till His Body being laid in the tomb.
Another unique feature of Good Friday worship is the ‘Veneration of the Cross’, during which people remember the crucifixion by adoring a Crucifix representing Christ.
One of the most famous prayers recited on Good Friday is:
'We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee because by Thy Holy Cross Thou has Redeemed the World. '
The date of Good Friday this year is March 25th.
35 essential Good Friday service song ideas
Songs and hymns, which help us reflect on the passion of the Lord are most appropriate for Good Friday service.Other theme ideas to sing during Good Friday services would be salvation, gratitude, merits of the Cross, the Blood of Christ, redemption and so on.
So I’ve put together a list of 33 worship song ideas suitable for Good Friday services.
Here are a couple of FREE songs to get you started:
1. Your Grace is Enough - Catherine C HarryYouTube
Lyrics & chords
Free MP3
2. Lamb of God – Ann Swetha & Nora Alexy
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Lyrics & chords
Free MP3
Here’s the rest of the list. To get the chord charts and videos, download the FREE PDF file:
3. All because of the Cross – Paul Baloche4. At The Foot Of The Cross – Kathryn Scott
5. Because of Your love – Phil Wickham
6. Beneath the Cross – Keith & Kristyn Getty
7. Embrace the Cross – Jeremy Horn
8. Good Shepherd Of My Soul – Keith & Kristyn Getty
9. I cling to the Cross – Paul Baloche
10. I have decided – Kathryn Scott
11. I stand amazed – Robin Mark
12. I surrender – Dave Bilbrough
13. In the Blood – Israel Houghton
14. You led me to the Cross – Matt Redman
15. Jesus paid it all – Kristian Stanfill
16. Lamb of God – Ann Swetha & Nora Alexy
17. Majestic – Kari Jobe
18. Mighty is the power of the Cross – Chris Tomlin
19. My Jesus I love Thee – Andy Park
20. Nothing but the Blood – Hillsong
21. O the Blood – Gateway Church
22. Once again – Matt Redman
23. Once and for all – Passion
24. Power of the Cross – Israel Houghton
25. Rock of Ages – Josh Rumble
26. Sweetly broken – Jeremy Riddle
27. O to see the dawn – Stuart Townend
28. The promise of Your Cross – Matt Redman
29. To the Cross – Paul Baloche
30. When I survey the wondrous Cross – Tim Hughes
31. Your Cross is enough – Worship Central
32. Your Royal Blood – Rend Collective Experiment
33. I will boast – Chris Tomlin
34. Above all – Lenny Leblanc
35. Amazing love – Passion
Hope these song ideas for Good Friday help deepen your Good Friday worship.
