Top 25 Worship Songs In U.S. Churches

What with all the debate raging concerning modern worship songs versus traditional hymns, I thought I would post this little tidbit.

God Bless!!!

Adam

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What worship songs are churches using the most? Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCU) has released its list of top songs from the most recent church reporting period, October 2002 - March 2003.

'The CCLI Top 25 List is a true benchmark for church music, since it represents a clear measure of which songs the churches are using most in their congregational singing," said Howard Rachinskj, Founder and President/CEO of CCU.

Here are the top 25 worship songs, as reported by churches across the United States:

[ song title – writer(s) ]

Open the Eyes of My Heart – Paul Baloche

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High – Rick Founds

Shout to the Lord – Darlen Zschech

Come, Now is the Time to Worship – Brian Doerksen

Breathe – Marie Barnett


Trading My Sorrows – Darrell Evans

You Are My All in All – Dennis Jernigan

You Are MY King – Billy James Foote

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever – Martin Smith

The Heart of Worship – Matt Redman


Give Thanks – Henry Smith

We Fall Down – Chris Tomlin

Here I Am to Worship – Tim Hughes

Above All – Lenny LeBlanc / Paul Baloche

God of Wonders – Marc Bryd / Steve Hindalong


Draw Me Close – Kelly Carpenter

I Love You Lord – Laurie Klein

As the Deer – Martin Nystrom

Forever – Chris Tomlin

Better Is One Day – Matt Redman


Shine Jesus Shine – Graham Kendrick

Awesome God – Rich Mullins

You're Worthy of My Praise – David Ruis

Majesty – Jack W. Hayford

Change My Heart, 0 God – Eddie Espinosa