45 Songs About God, from Worship Favorites to Hymns, Gospel and Country

What is the best song about God?

In churches today, "Goodness of God", "Way Maker" and "What a Beautiful Name" are among the most-sung worship songs, and "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace" remain the best-loved hymns. On the radio, "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum are the songs about God most people know.

Modern worship songs

1. "Goodness of God", Bethel Music: gratitude for faithfulness through every season.
2. "Way Maker", Sinach: sung in churches around the world.
3. "What a Beautiful Name", Hillsong Worship: one of the most-sung worship songs.
4. "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)", Matt Redman: a modern hymn of praise.
5. "How Great Is Our God", Chris Tomlin: a modern classic.
6. "Good Good Father", Chris Tomlin: about God as a loving father.
7. "Holy Forever", Chris Tomlin: a newer anthem of praise.
8. "Great Are You Lord", All Sons & Daughters: simple and heartfelt.
9. "What an Awesome God", Phil Wickham: a joyful modern song.
10. "Build My Life", Housefires: about building a life on faith.
11. "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)", Hillsong United: trust in deep water.
12. "Graves into Gardens", Elevation Worship: about new life.

Worship songs about God's love

13. "Reckless Love", Cory Asbury: about a love that pursues.
14. "How He Loves", John Mark McMillan: a raw, honest love song to God.
15. "One Thing Remains", Bethel Music: about a love that never fails.
16. "Love Came Down", Brian Johnson: a worship song of trust.
17. "You Say", Lauren Daigle: about identity and belonging.
18. "Who You Say I Am", Hillsong Worship: about being chosen.

Classic hymns

19. "How Great Thou Art": the hymn of praise many families know by heart.
20. "Amazing Grace": the most famous hymn in English.
21. "Great Is Thy Faithfulness": a hymn of trust.
22. "Holy, Holy, Holy": a majestic hymn of worship.
23. "It Is Well with My Soul": peace in the face of loss.
24. "Be Thou My Vision": an ancient Irish hymn.
25. "Blessed Assurance": a joyful hymn by Fanny Crosby.

Gospel songs of praise

26. "Oh Happy Day", The Edwin Hawkins Singers: the joyful gospel classic.
27. "Total Praise", Richard Smallwood: a soaring choral song.
28. "Never Would Have Made It", Marvin Sapp: gratitude through hard times.
29. "I Smile", Kirk Franklin: joy in spite of everything.
30. "Take Me to the King", Tamela Mann: a soulful prayer.

Country songs about God and faith

31. "Jesus, Take the Wheel", Carrie Underwood: letting go in a moment of crisis.
32. "Something in the Water", Carrie Underwood: a song about being changed.
33. "I Saw God Today", George Strait: wonder at a newborn baby.
34. "Believe", Brooks & Dunn: a story about faith passed down.
35. "Three Wooden Crosses", Randy Travis: a story of what we leave behind.
36. "Long Black Train", Josh Turner: resisting temptation.
37. "Changed", Rascal Flatts: a song about a turning point.

Popular songs about God by mainstream artists

38. "Spirit in the Sky", Norman Greenbaum: the 60s rock hit about heaven.
39. "My Sweet Lord", George Harrison: a song of longing for God.
40. "One of Us", Joan Osborne: asking what God would be like as a person.
41. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", U2: a gospel-flavored search.
42. "You Got the Love", Candi Staton: a soulful song of faith.
43. "Head Above Water", Avril Lavigne: a prayer written during a serious illness.
44. "I Need You", LeAnn Rimes: a crossover ballad of faith and love.
45. "Hallelujah", Leonard Cohen: full of biblical imagery.

Songs about God for hard times

When life is hard, "It Is Well with My Soul", "Never Would Have Made It", "Oceans" and "Goodness of God" carry the most comfort. For more, see our lists of songs about hope and songs about heaven.

Worship songs for church seasons

For special services, see our lists of Easter songs, Christian Christmas songs, baptism songs and Christian funeral songs.

Worship songs about faithfulness

"Goodness of God", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness", "Never Would Have Made It" and "Way Maker" all look back on what God has carried people through, which is why they are so often chosen for testimonies and thanksgiving services.

How to choose songs for a worship set

• Open with praise: "What an Awesome God" or "Holy Forever".
• Move to reflection: "Goodness of God" or "Build My Life".
• Make room for response: "Oceans" or "How Great Thou Art".
• Close with joy: "Graves into Gardens" or "Oh Happy Day".

Songs about God for kids

Children love simple, joyful songs: "Jesus Loves Me", "This Little Light of Mine", "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" and "Good Good Father" are easy to learn and sing together. Many Sunday school teachers add simple hand motions to make them easier to remember.

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