For many people, Easter is all about a magical bunny that visits in the night, leaving candy and colorful eggs in his wake. However, for Christians, Easter is so much more.
Easter Sunday is the day that we celebrate the resurrection of Christ after the crucifixion. It's the day that we celebrate Christ beating death and sin for us.
These top Christian Easter songs are all lyrically perfect for such a celebration.
Top 5 Easter Worship Songs for Kids Home Blog Top 5 Easter Worship Songs for Kids. Here are my top 5 favorite Easter worship songs for kids! We pull out the top three on this list and sing them every year. Kids know them, love them, and look forward to them each Easter season. Easter worship songs are continually getting a makeover, with more and more artists revamping classic hymns and writing new contemporary music focused on this important season. So we have been researching to compile a new list of awesome Easter music and we’re super excited to share with you a selection of our favourite Easter worship songs for 2019.
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'Arise My Love' by Newsong
Arise, My love. Arise, My love. The grave no longer has a hold on you No more death's sting No more suffering Arise...Arise...my love.
Originally heard on 1995's 'People Get Ready,' this song is so good that it has made two return appearances: In 2000 on 'Arise My Love...Best of Newsong' and again in 2005 on 'The Very Best of Newsong.'
Slow and easy, this song will definitely help you remember why the day is important
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'Glorious Day' (Living He Loved Me) by Casting Crowns
Living, He loved me Dying, He saved me Buried, He carried my sins far away Rising, He justified freely forever One day He’s coming Oh glorious day, oh glorious day
Mark Hall of Casting Crowns grew up hearing the Resurrection hymn, 'One Day,' written in 1908 by Wilbur Chapman and Charles Marsh. He gave the 100-year-old hymn a few new twists, making it a new favorite for many a few new twists, making it a new favorite for many contemporary Christian music fans
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'Jesus is Alive' by Ron Kenoly
Hallelujah Jesus is alive Death has lost its victory And the grave has been denied Jesus lives forever He's alive He's alive
Written by Ron Kenoly over two decades ago, 'Jesus Is Alive' never fails to bring a smile and a feeling of celebration to your heart
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'In Christ Alone' by Natalie Grant
There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave he rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
This version of the popular song was written in 2002 by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty and made popular by the Newsboys in 2003. Natalie Grant first released it on 'WOW Worship (Aqua)' in 2006, and it also appears as a bonus track on her 2008 release, 'Relentless.'
Her voice, over very ethereal sounding music, makes this version a favorite in any collection
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'Celebrate' (He Lives) by Fred Hammond
They took my savior down from off that rugged cross They laid him in a tomb it seemed that all hope was truly lost But the third day came along and brought the rhythm of life The stone was rolled away an angel proudly proclaimed
Originally found on 'Something Bout Love,' this song is so good that it simply had to be included on 'The Essential Fred Hammond.'
With an old-school soulful sound, Fred hits every note just perfectly
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'I Will Rise' by Chris Tomlin
Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead
When Louie Giglio talked to Chris Tomlin about writing a song that would help people during times of loss, the line 'the grave is overwhelmed' became the starting point for the impressive 'I Will Rise.' While this song is a wonderful choice for saying 'goodbye for now' at funerals, it also serves as an important reminder that Jesus overcame the grave first
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'The Old Rugged Cross' by Danny Oertli
The classic hymn has been released by artists from every corner of the music world - both the Christian and the mainstream. Each version brings a little something different to the table.
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'They Could Not' by Sandi Patty
So finally upon a rugged cross They killed the man who would not suffer loss And when at last they took what willingly He gave He died, but could they keep Him in the grave
Featuring Sandi Patty at her inspirational gospel best, this song has been blessing listeners for over two decades
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'Were You There' by Selah
And were you there when they laid Him in the tomb Were you there when they laid His precious body in the tomb Sometimes it causes me to tremble, I cry and I tremble Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb
This incredibly powerful a capella song, from 2001's Press On, features singer Russ Taff. Selah released a second live version (without Taff) on 'Timeless: The Selah Music Collection.'
Each one offers Selah's beautiful inspirational sounds, and you simply can't go wrong with them when it's worship music you want
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'Jesus Died My Soul To Save' by Pocket Full of Rocks
What depth of love, what reach of grace Oh, how my grateful heart now aches To sing it louder, the refrain Jesus died, my soul to save
This classic hymn gets a make-over for today on Pocket Full of Rocks' third album, 'More Than Noise.' Solid vocals and a heartfelt delivery will leave you feeling the impact long after the song is over