Seasonal Music Resources

10000 Reasons – Matt Redman

This song is about recognising there are countless reasons to praise God and be thankful for His goodness. It’s about making a lifelong commitment to worship Him, not just when life is easy, but through the difficult times as well.

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Be the my vision – Traditional

This hymn is a personal prayer, asking God to be the main focus and guide in your life and in every decision you make. It’s about choosing to value God as your greatest treasure, more important than possessions, popularity, or praise from other people.

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Taste and see – CJM Music

This song is an invitation, based on Psalm 34, for each person to experience God’s kindness and goodness for themselves. It is often used during Holy Communion, connecting the act of receiving the Eucharist with physically ‘tasting and seeing’ that the Lord is good.

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O come to the Altar

This song is a powerful invitation for anyone feeling broken, regretful, or burdened by sin to come to God. It offers the assurance that forgiveness and a fresh start are freely available through Jesus’s sacrifice, symbolised by the Father’s open arms at the altar.

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – Traditional

This ancient Advent hymn expresses the solemn and deep longing of a people waiting for the arrival of their saviour, Emmanuel (“God with us”). It is a prayer for the Messiah to come and rescue humanity from exile, darkness, and sorrow, bringing joy and light.

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Noel – Chris Tomlin

This contemporary Christmas song joyfully retells the story of the Nativity, describing the star, the angels’ announcement, and the shepherds’ visit. The chorus is a powerful celebration of “Noel”, inviting everyone to witness this story of God’s amazing love for the world in the birth of Jesus.

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The Table – Chris Tomlin

This song uses the powerful image of a feast table to extend a wide invitation from God to everyone, especially the weary and broken. It declares this table to be a place of grace, where all can find forgiveness, healing, and a welcoming community in Jesus’s presence.

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Magnificat – CJM Music

This song is a musical setting of the Magnificat, the powerful hymn of praise sung by Mary in the Gospel of Luke after the Annunciation. In it, she rejoices in God’s goodness to her in her humility, which then expands into a radical declaration of how God’s justice overturns the world, lifting up the poor and casting down the powerful.

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Mass of Mary – Lenten Gospel Acclamation

During Lent we do not use the word ‘Alleluia’, to reflect the penitential season of Lent. By fasting from this word in our Prayer and Liturgy we will be even more ready to celebrate the joy of the resurrection at Easter when we can join with the angels in singing alleluia (‘Praise the Lord!) once again.

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross – Traditional

This setting pairs the classic hymn with the sweeping ‘O Waly Waly’ folk melody, adding a lyrical warmth to the text. It softens the solemnity to create a reflective space, shifting the focus to the beauty of the sacrifice where such amazing, divine love demands our soul, our life, and our all.

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I Will Offer Up My Life – Matt Redman

This song explores the meaning of true worship, acknowledging that no material gift can ever match God’s generosity. It moves us beyond simple singing to a posture of total surrender, declaring that whilst God needs nothing from us, the only fitting response to His love is to offer up our lives in gratitude.

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In Christ Alone – Stewart Townsend

This modern hymn acts as a musical creed, journeying through the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It grounds our hope solely in Christ as our cornerstone, tracing His victory over sin to affirm that, from life’s first cry to final breath, we stand entirely secure in the power of Christ.

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The Servant King – Graham Kendrick

This song flips the idea of power upside down, presenting a God who came not to rule, but to serve. It connects the hands that flung stars into space with the hands pierced on the cross, challenging us to follow that example and make our own lives a genuine offering of service.

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Lord I Lift Your Name on High – Marantha! Music

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High is a brilliant, energetic song that works really well for Eastertide school assemblies. The catchy chorus uses simple words and familiar hand actions to tell the story of Jesus, tracing his journey from heaven down to earth, and eventually back to the sky.

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Goodness of God – Bethel Music

Goodness of God is a gentle, reassuring song that works beautifully for quiet moments of reflection during school liturgies. The simple lyrics remind students about God’s constant love and faithfulness, helping them understand that God is always close by as a caring father and a faithful friend.

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Build my life – Pat Barrett

Build My Life is a reflective, grounding song that works incredibly well for Celebrations of the Word centred on trust and making good choices. The lyrics encourage students to think about what they build their lives upon, pointing to the love of Jesus as a firm, safe foundation for everything they do.

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Our God Reigns – Leonard E Smith

Our God Reigns is a classic, triumphant song that fits perfectly into Eastertide celebrations. The lyrics focus on the joyful news of the resurrection, painting a clear picture of Jesus’ victory over the tomb. The simple, uplifting chorus is very easy to learn and sing with confidence.

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Open the eyes of my heart – Michael W Smith

Open the Eyes of My Heart is an inviting, simple song ideal for gathering children during Eastertide celebrations of the word. The lyrics ask God to help us see his glory, tying in beautifully with the disciples recognising the risen Jesus and the shining light of the resurrection.

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Come now is the time to worship

This song is a simple invitation for everyone to come before God in worship. It encourages us to offer our hearts freely to the Lord, recognising His love and majesty, and responding with praise, devotion, and trust.

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