8 Worship Songs About Creation (The Song Of The Earth)

Creation was the first worship leader. Long before humanity sang a note, the stars, the mountains, and the oceans were declaring the glory of God. Psalm 19:1 tells us, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

When we sing songs about creation, we are joining a chorus that has been singing since the beginning of time. These songs remind us that we are part of a much larger story. They shift our focus from our internal struggles to the external majesty of a God who holds the universe in His hands.

Why These Songs Inspire Awe

We selected these songs because:

  • They are visual. They use imagery of nature—breath, stars, rocks, and light—to paint a picture of God’s power.
  • They establish authority. If God created the universe, He is certainly big enough to handle our problems.
  • They humble us. Standing before the vastness of creation reminds us of our smallness and God’s greatness.

8 Songs That Join The Song Of Nature

  1. How Great Thou Art – This is the undisputed anthem of creation worship. From the “rolling thunder” to the “stars,” it captures the overwhelming feeling of standing in nature and realizing there is a Creator behind it all.
  2. Great Are You Lord – “It’s Your breath in our lungs.” This song makes the creation narrative personal. It connects the God who breathed into Adam’s nostrils with the breath we are breathing right now to sing His praise.
  3. Christ Be Magnified – The second verse is pure poetry: “Were creation suddenly articulate with a thousand tongues to lift one cry.” It imagines what nature would say if it could speak, declaring that Christ is the summit of all things.
  4. Holy Forever – “A thousand generations falling down in worship… all who live to praise Your holy name.” This song unites the church with the cosmos, acknowledging that “creation calls” out to the Lamb.
  5. A Thousand Hallelujahs – Jesus said if we stay silent, the rocks will cry out. This song picks up on that theme, declaring, “Who else would rocks cry out for?” It is a challenge to the church to sing louder than creation.
  6. What A Beautiful Name – “You were the Word at the beginning.” This song reminds us of the role of Jesus in creation (John 1). It states that the glory of God was “hidden in creation” until Christ revealed it.
  7. 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) – “The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning.” This song grounds worship in the daily rhythm of the earth. It reminds us that every sunrise is an invitation to sing again.
  8. How Great Is Our God – “Clothed in majesty… let all the earth rejoice.” This modern classic establishes God as the King of the universe, ruling over time (“age to age”) and space.

Example Setlists About Creation

Setlist 1 (The Breath of Life)

  1. Great Are You Lord – Focuses on God as the Sustainer of life.
  2. Christ Be Magnified – Joins the song of articulate creation.
  3. How Great Thou Art – Ends with a grand declaration of awe.

Setlist 2 (Cosmic Worship)

  1. A Thousand Hallelujahs – Wakes up the room to join the rocks in praise.
  2. Holy Forever – Centers on the eternal holiness of the Creator.
  3. How Great Is Our God – Unites the church in one voice.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Use visuals. These songs work best when accompanied by nature loops on your screens—mountains, galaxies, or oceans—to help people visualize the lyrics.
  • Go outside. If your church ever does an outdoor service or a baptism at the beach, this is the setlist to use.
  • Read Psalm 8. “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers… what is mankind that you are mindful of them?” This scripture is the perfect intro to How Great Is Our God.

Next Steps

We can get so caught up in the stress of daily life that we forget to look up. This Sunday, use How Great Thou Art to help your congregation lift their eyes above their problems to the God who put the stars in place.