The 1980s is a decade marked by the rise of many gifted songwriters for the Church - many of whom are still active and celebrated today. Find the chord charts or sheet music remembering what songwriters of the 1980s had to say to and about our great God and Savior.

This list is based on reporting data from small to large United Kingdom churches, across all denominations licensed with CCLI. Without a doubt, having a song land in the CCLI Top 100® is a significant benchmark for any Christian songwriter. While PraiseCharts tracks music purchasing in real-time, CCLI tracks the week-to-week usage of worship songs and reports on the results twice a year. The list may be static, and the songs might be dated, but it still represents a snapshot in time of significant trends in worship from churches all across the nation. See other country lists here, and find out more about copyright licences.

Hebrews 11:6 (TLB) says, "You can never please God without faith, without depending on Him." The truth is that God is pleased when we rely on Him and seek His help. Psalm 37:5 (TLB) says, "Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him to help you do it and He will." Download the worship songs and hymns on the theme of dependence on Jesus Christ.

God did promise was that He would be forever standing by our side, forever carrying us through the tough patches, forever arms outstretched leaning towards in. What He did say was that in every season of brokenness, He would bring us hope, strength, and truth. Download the chord charts and arrangements that share the songs about hope and redemption through trial and unprecedented circumstances.

This curated collection of worship songs honors the journey of faith through every season of life—from youthful devotion to seasoned perseverance. These songs reflect on God's lifelong faithfulness, the calling to leave a spiritual legacy, and the hope of finishing well. Perfect for multigenerational services, senior celebrations, memorials, and messages that echo Psalm 145:4 — “One generation shall commend your works to another.”