The 10 Most Sublime Christian Piano Music

What A Friend We Have In Jesus was first written in 1855 by Irish preacher Joseph M. Scriven as an English poem to comfort his mother, who lived in Ireland while he emigrated to Canada. The song was then taken up by composer Charles Crozat Converse in 1868.

In 1967, Ella Fitzgerald recorded the song as a Christian hymn. It has become one of the most popular songs worldwide.

Go to the piano score of What A Friend We Have In Jesus.

In Christ Alone is a contemporary Christian hymn written in 2001 by songwriters Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. It became very popular first in Ireland and Britain, then in the United States and around the world.

This song expresses praise and adoration for God.

Many Christian artists have covered this song. More and more pianists from all walks of life are learning to play it on the piano these days.

Go to the piano score of the song In Christ Alone.

10,000 Reasons is a song written by Christian musician Matt Redman and Swedish singer Jonas Myrin and featured on the 2011 album of the same name. It explains why we should praise God and how we should do so for 10,000 years and forever.

Covered by several artists, it has become one of the most popular Christian songs in the United States.

In 2013, 10,000 Reasons was awarded “Best Contemporary Christian Music Song” and “Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance” at the Grammy Awards. In the same year, it won “Song of the Year”, “Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year” and “Pop Contemporary Song” at the Dove Awards.

Jesus Loves Me is a Christian hymn written by Anna Bartlett Warner in 1860.

Anna and her sister Susan Warner were American authors who wrote for children. Jesus Loves Me was first a poem in a novel entitled Say and Seal in 1860, then a melody added in 1862 by William Batchelder Bradbury, a composer of Christian music.

This simple yet profound song has become one of the most popular in churches around the world. It is often taught to children from an early age. Its lyrics highlight Jesus’ unconditional love for everyone, touching many believers. Its easy-to-remember melody also makes it an ideal choice for those who want to learn to play the piano.

Numerous artists such as Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash and Whitney Houston have covered Jesus Loves Me.

If you’d like to play this song, feel free to check out our article on notes to Jesus Loves Me on piano.

This Is Amazing Grace was written in 2013 by Phil Wickham, Josh Farro and Jeremy Riddle and produced by Pete Kipley. Released as a single, it reached number one on the Christian Airplay chart in 2014.

This song focuses on the evangelical message and talks about God’s evangelizing efforts.

Go to the piano score of the song This Is Amazing Grace.

How Deep The Father’s Love For Us is a contemporary Christian hymn written and composed in 1995 by British songwriter Stuart Townend. Its lyrics address the praise and admiration of love towards God the Father and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

You can check out our article to download an excerpt of piano sheet music for the song How Deep The Father’s Love For Us in PDF format.

You Say is a song by American artist Lauren Daigle released in 2018.

It became a phenomenal success for Christian radio and topped several charts, including the Christian Adult Contemporary (AC) and the Christian AC Indicator.

Its inspiring lyrics deal with themes of self-confidence, the struggle against uncertainty and the search for one’s identity. Thanks to its captivating blend of pop and contemporary Christian music, the song has succeeded in reaching a wide audience, bringing hope and encouragement to those who listen to it. The song reminds us how crucial it is to accept ourselves and believe in our own worth.

This piece is fairly easy to learn on the piano.

You can check out our article to download an excerpt of the piano score for the song You Say in PDF format.

Peace In Christ is a popular song by contemporary Christian music artist Nik Day released in 2018. It has become an inspirational anthem in religious circles.

The song touches on themes of comfort, healing and forgiveness, offering a message of hope and refuge in Jesus. With its blend of Christian pop and inspirational music, it is appreciated for its modern arrangements, catchy melodies and spiritual lyrics.

This piece is often used at religious gatherings and events centered on the Christian faith. It’s easy enough to learn on the piano.

You can check out our article to download an excerpt of the piano score for the song Peace In Christ in PDF format.

Reckless Love is a contemporary Christian song by Cory Asbury released in October 2017 and featured on the album of the same name released in January 2018.

It reached number one on the US Hot Christian Songs chart in March 2018.

Critically acclaimed, it received several nominations and won “Song of the Year” and “Worship Song of the Year” at the Dove Awards in 2018.

The song addresses the power, attributes and depth of God’s love by referencing canonical gospel passages such as Lk 15:1-7.

Go Tell It On the Mountain is an African-American spiritual song. It was sung by slaves on plantations in the southern United States and later by numerous gospel and secular artists.

Now considered a Christmas song, its original lyrics celebrate the Nativity of Jesus.

This piece is fairly easy to learn on the piano.

Go to the piano score of the song Go Tell It On the Mountain.