Communion services are a cornerstone of Christian worship, rich in history and deeply meaningful. They offer a unique opportunity for congregations to connect with the Savior, reflecting on His sacrifice. Across church history, traditions surrounding communion have evolved, encompassing liturgies, scripture readings, and, importantly, songs that resonate with Christians through generations.
Today’s worship leaders have a wealth of options when planning communion services, especially when it comes to selecting impactful music. To assist in creating an engaging and immersive experience during communion, we’ve curated a list of 12 exceptional Communion Songs. These selections are designed to help your congregation connect deeply with the sacrament and its significance.
1. Remembrance – Hillsong Worship
I take the bread of life
Broken for all my sin
Your body crucified
To make me whole again
I will recall the cup
Poured out in sacrifice
To trade this sinner’s end
For Your new covenant
Hallelujah
I’ll live my life in remembrance
Hallelujah
Your promise I won’t forget
With its gentle and reverent tone, and lyrics explicitly centered on remembering the bread and cup as the body and blood of Jesus, “Remembrance” by Hillsong Worship is ideally suited for the communion service itself or as part of the musical set. Its focus on Christ’s sacrifice makes it a powerful communion worship song.
2. Mystery – Charlie Hall
Sweet Jesus Christ my sanity
Sweet Jesus Christ my clarity
Bread of heaven broken for me
Cup of salvation held up to drink
Jesus, Mystery
Christ has died and Christ is risen, Christ will come again
Celebrate his death and rising
Lift your eyes, proclaim His coming
Celebrate His death and rising
Lift your eyes, lift your eyes
“Mystery” by Charlie Hall begins softly and introspectively, reflecting on the profound mystery of Jesus Christ. It then builds into a hopeful declaration of the Gospel in the chorus. The bridge culminates in a powerful celebration of the anticipation of Christ’s return. This song’s dynamic range and theological depth make it a compelling choice for a communion song service.
3. Remember – Steffany Gretzinger
You broke the bread and blessed the cup
You served the sacrifice of Love
Holy, holy, holy
I wanna see the Glory
Of all that You are
And all that You’ve done
Jesus the Lamb of God
Oh what a Saviour
You took the altar
And made it a table
Nothing can separate
What You bring together
Now and forever
I will remember
Steffany Gretzinger’s “Remember” offers an intimate and reflective atmosphere, perfect for moments during the serving of communion. Although released recently in 2020, it possesses a timeless quality, feeling like a song already deeply embedded in worship traditions. Its focus on remembrance and the Lamb of God makes it a deeply moving song for communion.
4. Surrounded (Fight My Battles) – Upperroom
There’s a table that You’ve prepared for me
In the presence of my enemies
It’s Your body and Your blood You’ve shed for me
This is how I fight my battles
And I believe You’ve overcome
And I will lift my song of praise for what You’ve done
This is how I fight my battles
It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You
When structuring the song list for a communion worship service, incorporating more upbeat and energetic songs that align with the communion theme can be effective. “Surrounded” by Upperroom fits this need perfectly with its reference to the Lord’s table even amidst adversity. This song provides a powerful declaration of faith during communion.
5. Carried to the Table – Leeland
Wounded and forsaken
I was shattered by the fall
Broken and forgotten
Feeling lost and all alone
Summoned by the King
Into the Master’s courts
Lifted by the Savior
And cradled in His arms
I was carried to the table
Seated where I don’t belong
Carried to the table
Swept away by His love
And I don’t see
My brokenness anymore
When I’m seated
At the table of the Lord
I’m carried to the table
The table of the Lord
“Carried to the Table” by Leeland offers deeply poetic lyrics that beautifully articulate the privilege of sharing the Lord’s table. It emphasizes that through Christ’s sacrifice, we are invited to His feast and seated in a place we don’t deserve. This song is a poignant reflection for any communion service song list.
6. Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn) – Keith & Kristyn Getty
Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away,
Slain for us – and we remember
The promise made that all who come in faith
Find forgiveness at the cross.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of peace
Around the table of the King
This modern hymn, specifically written for the Lord’s Supper by Keith & Kristyn Getty, provides beautifully descriptive and immersive lyrics. It encourages reflection on the profound cost of our salvation – the body and blood of Jesus Christ on the cross. “Behold the Lamb” is undoubtedly one of the finest worship songs for communion services.
7. Remembrance (The Communion Song) – Matt Redman, Matt Maher
Oh how could it be
That my God would welcome me
Into this mystery
Say take this bread take this wine
Now the simple made divine
For any to receive
By Your mercy we come to Your table
By Your grace You are making us faithful
Lord we remember You
And remembrance leads us to worship
And as we worship You
Our worship leads to communion
We respond to Your invitation
We remember You
This collaboration between Matt Redman and Matt Maher, “Remembrance (The Communion Song)”, perfectly facilitates a worshipful response to communion. It acknowledges the mystery of communion, yet emphasizes that remembering Christ’s sacrifice naturally leads to accepting His invitation and entering into worship. This song effectively links remembrance, worship, and communion, making it a strong choice for communion song selections.
8. The Table – Chris Tomlin
I will feast at the table of the Lord
I will feast at the table of the Lord
I won’t hunger anymore at His table
Come all you weary come and find
His yoke is easy His burden is light
He is able He will restore
At the table of the Lord
(At the table of the Lord)
“The Table,” masterfully crafted by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Wayne Jolley, serves as a simple yet profound invitation to embrace the joy and restoration found in communion with the Lord. The lyrics remind us that peace and healing are available at God’s table, with a place prepared for everyone. This song is an inviting and accessible communion worship song.
9. Communion – Brooke Ligertwood
This is communion
Your body broken
The cup we’re drinking
Is bittersweet
We remember the sacrifice of love
We remember the blood poured out for us
We remember the only Son of God
Upon the cross
Take of the bread
Receive the cup
For His mercy is enough
For the many and the one
This is communion
Brooke Ligertwood’s “Communion,” a recent release from 2022, is quickly gaining traction and blessing churches globally. Its structure, particularly the bridge with the direct invitation “Take of the bread, receive the cup,” makes it exceptionally fitting to accompany the distribution of communion elements during a service. This contemporary song is a powerful addition to modern communion songs.
10. Forgiven – Bethel Music
I will sing for You alone have rescued this life
Jesus You have set me free
You alone took away all sin and disgrace
When You gave Your life to ransom me
I am forgiven at the foot of the cross
I am accepted by the power of Your love
My every stain is washed away
I am forgiven
“Forgiven” by Bethel Music is a versatile song suitable for communion services or general worship. Communion naturally prompts reflection on forgiveness, made possible through Jesus’ sacrifice. “Forgiven” provides a triumphant and grateful response to this gift of forgiveness. It’s a strong choice for expressing gratitude during a communion worship setting.
11. Nothing But The Blood – Corey Voss
To the sinners ears it may sound strange
That freedom could be found through death and pain
Why sinless perfection took the blame
But hallelujah
For our pardon it would take the cross
Salvation paid for at the highest cost
Our redemption gained at Heaven’s loss
Oh hallelujah
What can wash away my sin
Nothing but the blood
Nothing but the blood
What can make me whole again
Nothing but the blood
The timeless hymn “Nothing But The Blood” is a familiar and powerful communion hymn. Corey Voss’s rendition, incorporating traditional lyrics with a modern, intimate arrangement, resonates deeply. Its authenticity and familiarity make it a welcome addition to a communion service.
12. This I Believe (The Creed) – Hillsong Worship
I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
I believe in life eternal
I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the saints’ communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection
When Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Drawing its lyrics from the Apostle’s Creed, Hillsong Worship’s “This I Believe (The Creed)” creates space to remember God’s vastness and goodness throughout history. “This I Believe” effectively incorporates not only the theme of communion but also the foundational truths of Christian faith and church history into a communion worship service. Its breadth makes it a powerful concluding or transitional song.
Communion worship services hold a unique and deeply experiential place for both participants and leaders. Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples was profoundly symbolic, and participating in communion as His followers today remains a privilege.
We trust this selection of top 12 songs for your communion worship service will be a valuable resource as you thoughtfully plan this sacred and meaningful experience for your congregation.
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