Top 10 Worship Songs of All Time: Who Wrote Them

Many times, when we look at the top 10 worship songs of all time, we look from the viewpoint of who sang or made these songs popular. In this post, we will be doing something different. We will look at our top 10 worship songs of all time from the standpoint of who wrote the songs. This will help us achieve 2 things, pay tribute to the writers, and gain more knowledge about these songs.

Would you like to join us on a soul-stirring journey to learn about who wrote our top 10 worship songs of all time? Grab a seat and continue reading.

Who Wrote the Top 10 Worship Songs of All Time?

Worship songs are a mix of beautiful lyrics and well-inspired melodies that lead us on a path of adoration of our God. Choosing the top 10 worship songs of all time is almost impossible, considering the number of songs that have blessed lives for several centuries. Regardless, we have chosen 10 of these timeless melodies as our favorites and added them to our list.

As mentioned earlier, we will look at each of these songs from the point of view of who wrote them. That being said, here are our top 10 worship songs of all time and who wrote them.

As the deer

This song is one of the most popular worship songs on our list. Written by Martin J. Nystrom in 1984, the song finds its reference in Psalm 42:1. Its lyrics are easy to learn yet deep enough to convey the worshipper’s longing for God. Over the years, As the Deer has been covered by a wide array of artists from different nations of the world.

Way Maker

Way Maker is easily one of the most popular worship songs of the 2010s. Written by Sinach, a Nigerian gospel singer, the song was first released on December 20, 2015. Between then and now, the song has made its way around the world with several covers from gospel artists and choirs globally. Some of the charting hit cover versions of this song were recorded by Mandisa, Michael W. Smith, Passion, and Leeland.

There Is None Like You

Lenny LeBlanc wrote There Is None Like You in 1991. The lyrics of the song profess the worshipper’s love for God, saying no one can touch their heart like God does. Over the years, this song has gained global recognition with several covers, the most popular of which were done by Michael W. Smith and Bo Katzman Chor.

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

This song was written in 2013 by Salomon Ligthelm, Joel Houston, and Matt Crocker. Released by Hillsong United, an Australian worship group, Oceans has become a household worship anthem around the world. The lyrics of this song are soul-stirring as they convey a deep desire for God to lead the worshipper to a place of more trust in Him.

Goodness of God

Goodness of God was only written and released in 2019, but it seems like it has been with us forever. The song was written by Jenn Johnson, with Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Jason Ingram, and Ed Cash all making huge contributions to writing the lyrics. Its lyrics express the worshipper’s dependence and trust in God’s unwavering goodness regardless of life’s challenges. It has been covered by several gospel artists, including Cece Winans.

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

This contemporary worship song was written in 2011 by Matt Redman, a British songwriter. It celebrates God’s faithfulness and goodness through lyrics that show gratitude to Him for every blessing we have received. 10,000 Reasons is drawn from Psalm 103:1-2, and it encourages us to bless God with all our souls while remembering His benefits.

Our God

Our God is a very popular worship song written in 2010 by Chris Tomlin, an American songwriter. It has lyrics that declare our faith in God’s goodness and power, along with confidence and deep trust in His sovereign love. It has an energetic, upbeat melody with an uplifting and catchy chorus. This uplifting worship song has had so many covers from gospel artists from different parts of the world.

Holy Spirit

Katie and Bryan Torwalt wrote Holy Spirit in 2011. This song’s lyrics invite the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His power and presence. It is a song that expresses a deep longing for a working relationship with God. The lyrics are easy to learn, and the melody simple to play for musicians. Several artists, including Jesus Culture and Francesca Battistelli, have recorded covers of this song.

In Christ Alone

This is another contemporary worship written in 2001. In Christ Alone was written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, both British songwriters. It declares our faith in Christ, who is the cornerstone of our faith. The lyrics express the beauty and power of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross, as well as the assurance we have received through His resurrection.

What a Beautiful Name

Australian songwriters Brooke Ligertwood and Ben Fielding wrote this song in 2016. What a Beautiful Name celebrates Jesus Christ’s matchless name with lyrics that appreciate His sacrifice on Calvary’s cross. Over the years, like the other songs on our list, it has become very popular with several other artists making covers, including Hillsong Worship and Kari Jobe.

Conclusion

That’s it for our list of top 10 worship songs and who wrote them. Did we leave out any of your favorites? Please drop them in the comments section. Meanwhile, visit GodKulture to read other exciting gospel entertainment articles.