For many people, Easter is a magical rabbit that will visit at night, leaving behind candy and eggs. But for Christians, the significance of Easter is much more than that.
There are 15 Christian Easter songs on the list. You will find that some of them have such a powerful chorus effect. These capture the message of the whole gospel.
Easter is a time to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord, King, and Savior Jesus Christ! On this day, we celebrate Christ’s victory over death and sin for us.
Most Popular Christian Easter Songs
When you gather at the Church with friends and family you may use this list of 15 most popular Easter Songs.
When you search for these songs, you will find that we have selected the most important songs of Easter that you could find online with lyrics.
These songs focus on the character of God, who he is, and who Jesus made on our behalf is amazing and ultimately sacrifice.
1. Because He Lives
This is a very popular song written by Bill and Gloria Gaither and has been a favorite of Easter for many years.
This is just one of the more than 600 songs written by Gates. We like the way the gospel is presented in the first verse.
They like to compare the gospel with the joy of holding a newborn baby, and they are happy to know that we can be assured that this “child can face uncertain days because he lives”.
This is a great song that can be sung as the last song in church services or added to your worship.
Writer: Bill Gaither and Gloria Gaither
Lyrics:
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
And then one day I’ll cross the river,
I’ll fight life’s final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, all fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
2. Christ Arose
For more than 100 years, Christ Arose has been a great hymn to faith.
When singing as originally intended, the verses will be sung very melancholy, while the resurrected song is full of vitality.
Writer: Robert Lowrey
Lyrics:
Low in the grave He lay,
Jesus, my Savior,
Waiting the coming day,
Jesus, my Lord!
Refrain:
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,
He arose a Victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever, with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Vainly they watch His bed,
Jesus, my Savior;
Vainly they seal the dead,
Jesus, my Lord!
Death cannot keep his Prey,
Jesus, my Savior;
He tore the bars away,
Jesus, my Lord!
3. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
This wonderful Easter hymn was written by Charles Wesley in 1739. This song is always sung or played in the Easter concert. This is a joyous tribute to the victor Jesus!
Writer: Charles Wesley and Lyra Davidca
Lyrics:
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in the chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him to rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!
4. Happy Day
This wonderful Easter hymn was written by Tim Hughes. You must learn this song and add it to the worship of Easter!
This is a lovely, relaxing tune with excellent lyrics.
Writer: Tim Hughes
Easter Songs Lyrics:
The greatest day in history, Death is beaten
You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross, The empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He’s alive
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I’ll never be the same
Forever I am changed
When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy, perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He’s alive
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name
5. I Know My Redeemer Lives
This is a touching testimony about how the creation preaches the glory of the resurrected Lord.
This will be a good song that can be sung as special music for Easter, or you may want to put together a video of a natural scene for display in the church.
Writer: Nicole.C.Mullen
Lyrics:
I know that my Redeemer lives.
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead.
He lives, my ever-living Head.
He lives to bless me with his love.
He lives to plead for me above.
He lives my hungry soul to feed.
He lives to bless in time of need.
He lives! All glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same.
Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
“I know that my Redeemer lives!”
He lives! All glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same.
Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
“I know that my Redeemer lives!”
6. I Will Rise
This reminds people of how we will be resurrected one day because of Jesus. We will worship God and Jesus with holy beauty.
Writer: Chris Tomlin
Easter Songs Lyrics:
There’s a peace I’ve come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There’s an anchor for my soul
I can say “It is well”
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He has risen from the dead
[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles’ wings
Before my, God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
There’s a day that’s drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He has risen from the dead
[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles’ wings
Before my, God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
“Worthy is the Lamb”
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
“Worthy is the Lamb”
[x2]
[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles’ wings
Before my, God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
7. My Redeemer Lives
Here’s a popular worship song that is sung throughout the year. There’s just something about singing it on Easter – it comes alive!
Writer: Reuben Morgan
Easter Songs Lyrics:
I know he rescued my soul
His blood has covered my sin
I believe I believe
My shame He’s taken away
My pain is healed in his name
I believe I believe
I’ll raise a banner ‘Cause my Lord has conquered the grave
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
I know He’s rescued, my soul
His blood has covered my sin
I believe I believe
My shame He’s taken away
My pain is healed in His Name
I believe I believe
I’ll raise a banner ‘Cause My Lord has conquered the grave
You Lift my burdens
I’ll rise with You
I’m dancing on this mountain top to see your kingdom come
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
My Redeemer Lives
8. You are my King
This contemporary favorite is a lovely story about the amazing love of the Savior and King.
The lyrics compare and contrast the fact that the Perfect Lamb is abandoned, our sinners are forgiven, and we are convicted when accepted. It’s all because he died and was resurrected!
Writer: Billy James Foote
Easter Songs Lyrics:
I’m forgiven because You were forsaken
I’m accepted, You were condemned
I’m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it’s true
It’s my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
You are my King
You are my King
Jesus, You are my King
You are my King
9. Arise My Love
Initially 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.”
Relaxed and stress-free, this song will help you remember why the day is important. This is one of the best list for most popular Easter songs available online.
Writer: Eddie Carswell
Easter Songs Lyrics:
Not a word was heard at the tomb that day
Just shuffling of soldiers’ feet as they guarded the grave
One day, two days, three days had passed
Could it be that Jesus breathed His last
Could it be that His Father had forsaken Him
Turned His back on His Son, despising our sin
All Hell seemed to whisper, “Just forget it, He’s dead”
Then the Father looked down to His Son and said
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
10. Glorious Day
The crown-making Mark Hall grew up in 1908 by the resurrection hymn “One Day” by Wilbur Chapman and Charles Marsh.
He added a few new twists to the 100-year-old hymn, making it the new favorite of many new twists and turns, and making it a new favorite of many contemporary Christian music fans.
Writer: Mark Hall, Michael Bleecker
Easter Songs Lyrics:
One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed
[Chorus:]
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
One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me
[Chorus]
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death, He had conquered
Now He’s ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him
From rising again
[Chorus]
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
My Savior, Jesus, is mine
[Chorus]
Glorious day, Oh, Glorious day
11. Jesus is Alive
“Jesus Is Alive” written by Ron Kenoly more than two decades ago has never filled your heart with a smile and celebration.
Writer: Ron Kenoly
Easter Songs Lyrics:
[Chorus]
Hallelujah, Jesus is alive
Death has lost its victory
And the grave has been denied
And Jesus lives forever
He’s alive! He’s alive!
He’s the Alpha and Omega
The first and last is He
The curse of sin is broken
And we have perfect liberty
The lamb of God has risen
He’s alive! He’s alive!
12. In Christ Alone
This version of the popular song was written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty in 2002 and became popular among Newsboys in 2003.
In 2006, Natalie Grant (Natalie Grant) first released this song on “WOW Worship (Aqua)”, and in her 2008 film “Relentless”.
Her voice, combined with very soft music, makes this version a favorite in all collections. This is one of the best list for most downloaded Easter songs available online.
Writer: Stuart Townend and Keith Getty
Easter Songs Lyrics:
In Christ alone, my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ, I stand
In Christ alone! Who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ, I live
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
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ, I’ll stand
13. Celebrate He Lives
Formerly originated from “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. This is one of the best list for most trending Easter songs available online.
Writer: Fred Hammond
Easter Songs Lyrics:
I know he lives (Woah)
I believe he lives (ooh)
I’m sure he lives (Woah)
I’m sure he lives
(How ya’ll doin today?)
I know he lives (The savior lives)
The savior lives (ooh, oh)
It’s time to celebrate the savior and his worth
Let’s shout because we know he lives and we are certain
His love has set us free our enemies defeated
If with me you agree… come on and lift your hands
[Chorus]
Everybody lift your hands if you know that Jesus is worthy
Open up and give him praise let’s do it in a hurry
If you love him let’s glorify in the song and the dance
You know the savior lives come on and lift your hands
To understand just why we praise let me tell you how it all went down
The news spread so very fast people came from miles around
This would be the day Christ would be crucified
He took his last breath he hung his head and he died
They took my savior down from off that rugged cross
They laid him in a tomb it seemed all hope was truly lost
But the third day came along and broke the rhythm of life
The stone was rolled away an angel proudly proclaimed [bridge]
He lives (He lives) He lives
(Christ is risen) Christ is risen just like he said
(Our Lord and savior) The Lord and saviors’ no longer dead
Rejoice and celebrate He lives He lives-Jesus, He’s alive!
14. They could not
Featuring Sandi Patty at her inspirational gospel best, this song has been blessing listeners for over two decades.
Writer: Sandi Petty
Easter Songs Lyrics:
They looked at Him and saw a simple man
A carpenter with healing in His hands
They saw Him calm a sea and heal a dying man
They saw but could they really understand
They could not, They could not
Though they tried, they could not
He was just a simple carpenter but with healing in His hands
But could they really understand, they could not
They listened to the teaching that they heard
They wondered at the mystery of His word
They wondered what He meant, about a Father’s plan
They heard but could they really understand
They could not, They could not
Though they tried, they could not
They listened to the teaching about a Father’s plan
But could they really understand, they could not
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
They could not, They could not
Praise God, they could not
And when at last they took from Him what willingly He gave
Could they keep Him in the grave, could they keep Him in the grave,
Could they keep Him in the grave…
15. The Old Rugged Cross
Artists from all corners of the music world (including Christians, mainstream artists) have issued classic hymns.
Each version brings something different from the table. This is one of the best list for most popular Easter songs available online.
Writer: Danny Oertli
Easter Songs Lyrics:
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of sufferin’ and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners were slain
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it someday for a crown
Oh, the old rugged Cross so despised by the world
Has a wondrous attraction for me
For the dear Lamb of God left his Glory above
To bear it to dark Calvary
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it someday for a crown