Devote Yourselves To The Public Reading Of Scripture

For nearly 20 years, PraiseCharts has dedicated our self to resourcing the church with music for congregational worship. After all, the Bible tells us to “be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord” (Eph 5:18b-19a, NLT). Singing in church is so important, and has a deep impact on our theology. We sing what we believe, and we believe what we sing. But the Bible also says, “devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture” (1 Tim 4:13, NIV). Apparently, there is more than just singing that a congregation can experience together. Imagine the impact when both song and scripture come together as we worship.

Liturgical churches have done this for years, but what about those in the modern, evangelical traditions? It happens on occasion, though perhaps it is time to increase the public reading scripture - with as much passion, creativity and focus as we would for a song! At PraiseCharts we are in the process of rolling out an entirely new section in our catalog, dedicated to worship readings. We are going through the entire Bible, identifying passages that seems appropriate for public reading during worship. Along with the scriptures, we will add other readings, poems, prayers, and creeds that can seamlessly blend into your worship service.

You can download the scriptures for free, and print them out — just like a song! Eventually, you’ll have access to all of the scripture readings in all of the major translations, thematically integrated into our catalog of worship songs. Other readings will be available for a small fee. Fancier programming is around the corner, but in the meantime you can browse through our entire catalog of readings here. They are not quite thematically integrated with our song catalog yet (that is coming). So for now, here’s a list of of our top worship songs, and scripture passages that we have specifically chosen to flow out of those songs. We chose scripture passages which carry a key theme from the songs. Imagine singing the song, transitioning to a piano and pad, and then just reading the entire passage. The impact will be significant — for the mind, heart and soul of all those worshiping.

Scripture Readings for our Top Worship Songs

Click on the song title to find sheet music and audio tracks for your worship team. Click on the scripture passage to find the scripture, ready to print (for free)!

10000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

• Psalm 103:1-12 - Live A Blameless Life

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

• Isaiah 58:6-11 - This Is The Kind Of Fasting

At The Cross (Love Ran Red)

• Ephesians 2:1-10 - Once You Were Dead

Because He Lives (Amen)

• 1 Corinthians 15:12-27 - Christ Rose From The Dead

Broken Vessels

• Romans 5:1-11 - Since We Have Been Justified

Chain Breaker

• Colossians 1:3-14 - We Have Heard Of Your Faith

Clean

• Luke 7:36-50 - The Unclean Woman

Come Alive (Dry Bones)

• Ezekiel 37:1-14 - Valley Filled With Bones

Come As You Are

• Isaiah 55:1-7 - Is Anyone Thirsty?

Cornerstone

• 1 Peter 2:4-10 - Patiently Endure
• Psalm 118:24-29 - This Is The Day

Death Was Arrested

• Romans 6:3-14 - Baptized Into Christ Jesus

Even If

• Psalm 33:13-22 - The Lord Watches
• Psalm 36:5-12 - Your Unfailing Love

Even So Come

• Revelation 21:1-7
• Isaiah 26:1b-9a - Our City Is Strong

Ever Be

• Psalm 34:1-20 - Fear The LORD

Exalted Over All

• Philippians 2:5-10 - The Same Mindset As Christ
• 1 Corinthians 15:12-27 - Christ Rose From The Dead

Fullness

• Ephesians 2:1-10
• Psalm 27:1-6 - The Lord Is My Light
• Isaiah 44:2-23 - I Am The LORD

Glorious Day

• John 11:1-44 - A Man Named Lazarus

God Of Calvary

• Isaiah 53 - Like A Tender Green Shoot
• 1 Peter 2:19-25 - You Are Coming To Christ
• Luke 23:33-47 - The Place Called Calvary

Good Good Father

• Psalm 18 - The LORD Is My Rock
• Psalm 103:13-22

Great Are You Lord

• Psalm 98 - Sing Your Praise To The LORD
• Jeremiah 10:6-16 - No One Is Like You LORD

Here As In Heaven

• 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 - We Can Be Very Bold
• 1 Peter 2:19-25 - You Are Coming To Christ
• Matthew 6:9-15 - The Lord's Prayer

How Can It Be

• John 8:2-11 - A Woman Caught In Adultery
• Hebrews 4:12-16 - Word Of God Is Alive
• 1 John 5 - Everyone Who Believes

How Great Is Our God

• Psalm 93
• Philippians 2:5-10 - The Same Mindset As Christ
• Psalm 102:12-28
• 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 - Let The Whole Earth Sing

In Christ Alone

• Colossians 1:15-24 - Image Of The Invisible God
• Ephesians 2:13-22 - United With Christ Jesus

It Is Well

• Psalm 121 - My Help Comes From The LORD
• Psalm 93

Jesus

• Mark 6:45-56 - His Disciples Get Into The Boat
• John 1:1-18 - In The Beginning Was The Word
• Isaiah 53 - Like A Tender Green Shoot

Jesus Paid It All

• Colossians 2:6-15 - Live Your Lives In Him

King Of My Heart

• Psalm 121 - My Help Comes From The LORD
• Psalm 100 - Enter His Gates
• Psalm 73:21-28 

Lamb Of God

• Isaiah 53 - Like A Tender Green Shoot
• John 1:29-34 - The Lamb Of God

Lion And The Lamb

• Revelation 1:4-8
• Revelation 5
• Isaiah 61 - Spirit Of The Sovereign LORD

Lord I Need You

• Psalm 16 - You Are My Inheritance
• Psalm 40 - I Waited Patiently
• 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - Wise In The World's Eyes

My Heart Is Yours

• Psalm 34:1-20 - Fear The LORD

My Victory

• 1 Corinthians 15:12-27 - Christ Rose From The Dead
• John 1:29-34 - The Lamb Of God

No Longer Slaves

• Isaiah 43:1-13 - Do Not Be Afraid
• Galatians 4:1-7 - No Longer A Slave

O Come To The Altar

• Psalm 95 - Come Let Us Sing To The LORD
• John 4:7-24 - The Woman At The Well

O Praise The Name (Anastasis)

• Romans 5:1-11 - Since We Have Been Justified
• 1 Corinthians 15:12-27 - Christ Rose From The Dead
• Matthew 27 - The Crucifixion Story
• Matthew 28 - The Resurrection Story

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

• Matthew 14:22-36 - Jesus Walks On The Water
• Psalm 107 

One True God

• Romans 5:15-19
• 1 Timothy 1:15-17 - God Had Mercy On Me
• Psalm 146
• John 1:1-14 - In The Beginning Was The Word

Only King Forever

• Psalm 20 - May The Words Of My Mouth
• Psalms 146
• Exodus 15:1-18

Our God

• John 2:1-11 - Water Into Wine
• John 9:1-11 - Healing The Blind Man
• Psalm 47

Resurrecting

• Matthew 27 - The Crucifixion Story
• Matthew 28 - The Resurrection Story
• Psalm 47
• Psalm 135

The Cause Of Christ

• Matthew 28:18-20
• Matthew 16:21-28 - Jesus Predicts His Death
• Philippians 3:7-14 - I Consider Everything A Loss

There Is A Cloud

• 2 Peter 3:8-18 - A Day Is Like A Thousand Years
• Matthew 9:35-38 - The Workers Are Few
• Isaiah 45:5-25 - I Am The LORD

This I Believe (The Creed)

• Apostles Creed
• Nicene Creed
• Romans 10:8-13 - Everyone Who Calls

This Is Amazing Grace

• Revelation 5
• Psalm 24 - The Earth Is The LORD's

Trust In You

• Psalm 31 - You Are My Rock, My Fortress
• Jeremiah 29:11-14 - I Know The Plans
• Romans 8:18-30 - Our Present Sufferings

What A Beautiful Name

• Hebrews 1:1-4 - God's Final Word, His Son
• Colossians 1:15-27 - Christ Rose From The Dead

Worthy Of Your Name

• Colossians 2:6-15 - Live Your Lives In Him
• Philippians 2:5-10 - The Same Mindset As Christ
• Psalm 89:5-18 - I Will Sing Of The LORD's Love

Your Love Awakens Me

• Psalm 100 - Enter His Gates
• Ephesians 2:1-10 - Once You Were Dead