7 Worship Songs About Eternity And Heaven (The Hope Of Glory)

As believers, we live with a “blessed hope.” We know that this world is not our final home and that a day is coming when every tear will be wiped away. Titus 2:13 encourages us to wait for “the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

Worship songs about heaven serve a vital purpose: they lift our eyes off our temporary struggles and fix them on our eternal reality. They remind the church that what we are experiencing now is just a shadow of the glory to come. These songs are essential for funeral services, but they are equally important for regular Sunday mornings to give people perspective and hope.

Why These Songs Shift The Atmosphere

We selected these songs because:

  • They provide perspective. When life is hard, singing about heaven reminds us that our trouble is “light and momentary” compared to glory.
  • They are triumphant. These aren’t sad songs about dying; they are victorious songs about living forever with Christ.
  • They bridge the gap. They connect the worship we offer now with the worship we will offer around the throne for eternity.

7 Songs To Turn Eyes Toward Heaven

  1. Hymn Of Heaven – This modern anthem paints a vivid picture of the day we will stand before God. With lyrics like “There will be a day when all will bow before Him,” it allows the church to rehearse the song they will sing for eternity.
  2. Come Jesus Come – A deeply emotional song that captures the longing of the bride for the return of the Bridegroom. It gives voice to the weariness we feel in this world and the desperate desire to be with Jesus.
  3. Christ Our Hope In Life And Death – “Unto the grave, what will we sing? Christ, He lives; Christ, He lives!” This song is a fortress of theology, reminding us that death is not the end but the doorway to seeing our Savior.
  4. Revelation Song – Drawn directly from the scenes in the book of Revelation, this song transports the congregation into the throne room. It allows us to join with the elders and living creatures crying “Holy.”
  5. Glorious Day – While often sung as an Easter song, the final verse looks forward to the future: “One day the trumpet will sound for His coming.” It brings high energy to the topic of the Second Coming.
  6. Blessed Assurance – A classic for a reason. Singing “Perfect submission, all is at rest” reminds us that we are watching and waiting for the Lord, filled with His goodness while we wait.
  7. 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) – The final verse of this song is a beautiful meditation on mortality and eternity: “And on that day when my strength is failing… my soul will sing Your praise unending.”

Example Setlists For Eternity

Setlist 1 (The Coming King)

  1. Glorious Day – Starts the service with excitement about the resurrection and return of Christ.
  2. Revelation Song – Moves into a throne-room moment of vertical worship.
  3. Come Jesus Come – Ends the set with a heartfelt cry for His return.

Setlist 2 (Hope Beyond The Grave)

  1. Blessed Assurance – Anchors the room in the confidence of salvation.
  2. Christ Our Hope In Life And Death – A powerful declaration that we are secure in Him forever.
  3. Hymn Of Heaven – Leaves the congregation with a vision of the celestial city.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Don’t wait for a funeral. Christians need to sing about heaven on normal Sundays. It helps frame their work week and struggles in light of eternity.
  • Teach Revelation 21. Before singing Hymn Of Heaven or Revelation Song, read the passage about the new heaven and new earth. It grounds the lyrics in scripture.
  • Encourage the weary. Introduce these songs by acknowledging that life is hard, but reminding the people that “this too shall pass” and glory awaits.

Next Steps

This week, try ending your service with a song about heaven. Instead of sending people out to their lunch plans, send them out with their eyes fixed on the eternal hope that anchors their soul.