These songs may help soothe the wound of missing out on fellowship. Though there’s a ton of relevant Christian music out there, I’ve limited myself to hymns suited for congregational singing, recognizing that many Christians won’t be able to sing with their churches this month. Here are 25 songs to sing in trying times. And herald the good news that through Christ’s death and resurrection, he has given us an unshakeable hope. Lament and grieve the tragic effects of the fall. Praise the Lord of history who holds all things-disease, life, and death-in his hands. So, through these hymns, lay your burdens at Christ’s feet. Yet, though many believers may be temporarily separated, this isn’t a time to stay silent. There’s no substitute for meeting with God’s people in the local church and letting the Word dwell in us richly as we sing (Col 3:16). Many churches have decided to cancel their gatherings out of concern for those most vulnerable to the virus. The hymns of the faith, both ancient and modern, offer us a vocabulary for expressing our fears, anxieties, and questions to the One who hears. In a time of uncertainty, what should we sing?Īs the globe responds to the pandemic of coronavirus and COVID-19, Christ invites his people, as always, to approach the throne of God with confidence to find help in our time of need (Heb 4:16). a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing” (Ecc 3:1, 4, 5). A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. The Preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. For more resources related to COVID-19, visit our new site: COVID-19 & The Church.

All my days you have been faithful