This index includes hymns, spirituals, and other music traditionally associated with specific or general church/religious services and traditions, as well as music with religious themes and references in the music – including references to God/s, the afterlife, and prayer. These songs may also include themes that doubt, question, or outright challenge common religious beliefs. As a result, this music may not be suitable for all audiences. Materials on this page could be considered inappropriate or offensive to some audiences. Please use discretion.

24 lead sheets & 27 lyric sheets

2000s

Scared – Jeremy Zucker (2019) (lyrics)

You Say – Lauren Daigle (2018) (lyrics)

Big God – Florence + the Machine (2018) (lyrics)

Rise – Danny Gokey (2017) (lyrics)

Cast No Stones – Cody Jinks (2015)Cast No Stones (lyrics)

Believe – Mumford & Sons (2015)Believe (lyrics)

His Daughter – Mary Kate Kestner (2014) (lyrics)

Fear – Blue October (2013) (lyrics)

God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton (2011) God Gave Me You (lyrics)

Courageous – Casting Crowns (2011)Courageous (lyrics)

Praise You in this Storm – Casting Crowns (2005)Praise You in this Storm (lyrics)

1900s

Hell – Squirrel Nut Zippers (1996)

Losing My Religion – REM (1991)Losing My Religion (lyrics)

Spirit in the Sky – Norman Greenbaum (1969)Spirit in the Sky (lyrics)

Rivers of Babylon – The Melodians (1970)Rivers of Babylon (lyrics)

One Love – Bob Marley (1965)

Each Step I Take – W. Elmo Mercer (1951)Each Step I Take (lyrics)

This Little Light of Mine – Harry Dixon Loes (1920)This Little Light of Mine (lyrics)

In the Garden – C. Austin Miles (1912)In the Garden (lyrics)

1800s and before

Away in a Manger – James R. Murray (1887) / William J. Kirkpatrick (1895)Away in a Manger (lyrics)

Sweet By and By – Joseph P. Webster (music) & S. Fillmore Bennett (lyrics) (1868)Sweet By and By (lyrics)

The Battle Hymn of the Republic – Julie Ward Howe (1861)Battle Hymn of the Republic (lyrics)

O Come All Ye Faithful – Frederick Oakeley (1841)O Come All Ye Faithful (lyrics)

Silent Night – Franz Xaver Guber& Joseph Mohr (1818)Silent Night (lyrics)

Tell Me Why – traditional (religious) lullabyTell Me Why (lyrics)

When the Chariot Comes – 19th century African-American spiritual

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – traditionalGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (lyrics)

Joy to the World – traditional Joy to the World (lyrics)

O Come O Come Emmanuel – traditional (advent hymn)