Go to most church services and you can sing along with many songs of celebration of victory, bliss, and joy. And that makes sense – we are children of God, having been forgiven of our sins and adopted into God’s family by the blood of Jesus. What a reason to celebrate! But we live in a fallen, sinful world, full of suffering, pain and death. We also need songs for mourning. Not only does every Christian feel his share of sorrow, but we are commanded to mourn with those who mourn (Romans 12:15), even when we feel like we are “on the mountain” rather than “in the valley.” . ”
40 Christian songs for mourning
Most of you know Bobby and I wrote the songs on my worship record Parker’s Mercy Brigade in response to how God worked in us following the stillbirth of our son Parker. Many of you have asked us where to find other worship songs that help God’s children cry with hope. So we’ve curated a free Spotify playlist for you that includes over 40 songs (3.5 hours worth) of lamentations and songs of comfort and assurance in Christ. These include classic hymns and contemporary songs of praise, many different churches and worship leaders.
Whether you’re looking for songs for a funeral or memorial service, your church service, or your personal devotions, this playlist is for you. You’ll find songs that speak to your heart, allow you to express your grief, and remind you of your hope in Christ, whether you’re suffering loss, ill health, depression, or any kind of pain.
I’ve embedded the reading list below (email subscribers may need to click through to the website to see it). You can also click here to listen to this playlist “For Grieving in Hope, Funerals” on Spotify. And be sure to subscribe to my Spotify profile to be the first to hear about future playlists we curate for you.
Christian songs for mourning
Here is the list of songs for mourning:
- I will get up
- Even the darkness is light for you
- You never let go
- It’s not death to die
- It’s in my soul and conscience
- Soon
- My hope
- You reply
- Always be my soul (in you I rest)
- Come inconsolable
- Who should I be afraid of
- From the depths of misfortune
- not a moment
- Your will
- Bless the Lord who gives and takes away
- how he likes
- I will throw away my worries
- Pretty Things
- Death has lost its sting
- I do not want
- be my vision
- One thing remains
- You will lift us up
- Not even once
- rock of ages
- you are my shepherd
- In your arms
- all my hope
- your wounds
- All I have is yours
- His love can never fail
- Come and heal this world
- Drive away my disbelief
- under water
- There is hope
- Loyalty
- Your loyalty
- ruler over us
- It’s the day
- I stand alone before Almighty God
- I have a haven
- If it’s your will
- From the depths
- I will look up
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