The concept of heaven undoubtedly plays a central role in gospel music. We’ve collected some of the best gospel songs about heaven to beam some light upon your day, whether you’re grieving a loved one’s departure to eternal life, or searching for a piece of heaven on Earth.
Gospel Songs About Heaven
1. Matt Redman – One Day (When We Get To Heaven)
Matt Redman’s acoustic version of One Day (When We Get To Heaven) strips itself of all harmonic excess to devote undivided attention to its lyrical theme.
Composed of a single piano, vocals and choir, this soft and warmhearted track celebrates the cycle of life, the blessing of death and glorious return to the Lord, rather than dissolving in grief at the end of one’s years.
This song looks at heaven in a traditional, Christian light, placing power in the hands of Jesus whilst awaiting final communion with the divine;
“One day we’ll be free, free indeed, Jesus, one day all this struggle will cease, and we will see Your glory revealed on that day, and when we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus we’ll sing and shout the victory.”
2. Elevation Worship – Here As In Heaven
Elevation Worship’s performance of Here As In Heaven is a gorgeously cinematic and meditative piece.
Elevation Worship summon the peaceful, flood-like feeling of the Holy Spirit through their congregation and listening audience, capturing the soul-cleansing inspiration and enlightenment bestowed by true belief; “A miracle can happen now, for the Spirit of the Lord is here, the evidence is all around that the Spirit of the Lord is here.”
Elevation Worship fashion their uplifting chorus with lyrical influence drawn from the traditional ‘Our Father’ prayer; “Spirit of God fall fresh on us, we need your presence, your kingdom come, your will be done, here as in heaven.”
3. David Funk – Touch Of Heaven
David Funk’s stunning gospel track is adorned with a confident, contemporary pop vibe. This track is about devoting yourself to God in the search for His enlightenment, finding strength in His word and inviting positivity into your life;
“And all I want is to live within Your love, be undone by who You are, my desire is to know You deeper… Throw my fears into the wind, I am desperate for a touch of heaven.”
David embellishes his second verse with an array of evocative lyrics, comparing God to his breathtaking creation of heaven-on-earth; “You’re the fire in the morning, you’re the cool in the evening, the breath in my soul, you’re the life in my bones.”
4. Maranda Curtis – Open Heaven
Maranda Curtis’ track, Open Heaven, is backed by a stunning, traditional gospel chorus, giving centre stage to Maranda’s awe-inspiring vocal performance. This track gradually swells and evolves from a blissful pop hymn to an inspirited, energy-raising celebration of heavenly wonders and earthly miracles.
Open Heaven uses its captivating title lyric as a metaphor for receiving God’s blessings in abundance, clearing the way for an uninterrupted stream of love between mankind and divinity,
“We are under an open heaven, where His glory shall be revealed, where the sinners, sick, all shall heal… We are under an open heaven, where his power shall overflow, where the broken shall be made whole.”
5. Mary Mary – Heaven
This fresh, summery track by Mary Mary roots itself in a catchy R&B rhythm, parading its gospel-inspired lyrics with the addictive attitude of a pop song.
Heaven envisions a place of comfort in the afterlife, anchored in the belief that you’re destined to belong in a better place after your troubles; “Can you picture a place where there’s a smile on every face, and all the worry, all the stressing, all the pressure’s been erased.”
Mary Mary tie their track together with Christian ethics and morals assuring their golden eternity;
“I’m just living my life, so I can live again, everyday I’m getting ready, ’cause I wanna make it in, I gotta get myself together, cause I got some place to go, and I’m praying when I get there, I see everyone I know, I wanna go to heaven.”
6. Micah Stampley – Heaven On Earth
Micah Stampley’s impassioned live performance of Heaven On Earth conjures the bright, cleansing energy of God through his effortless musical power.
Ignited by pure community spirit and call-and-response choir play, this track is centred in the concept of feeling God’s empowering presence and letting it carry you through your day, inspiring your best potential, whilst opening your senses to the glory of his creation;
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, His anointing is empowering, the kingdom of the Lord is within me, and He’s calling me to the heavens. To be seated in heavenly places, just like Heaven on Earth!”
7. Hillsong Worship – Prince Of Heaven
This contemporary gospel/pop track by Hillsong Worship harnesses a magnificently peaceful and moving atmosphere, instantly filling you with the emotion of its supremely soulful message of love and reverence for the Almighty.
Prince Of Heaven is uniquely devoted to the Nativity story, its lyrics evoking the Christmas scene of Jesus’ birth and the Prince of Heaven becoming known to all mankind;
“Hail The Prince of Heaven comes, angel choirs sound the call, for this babe wrapped in a cloth is the incarnate Word of God, all the kingdom and its power resting now in this child – Prince of Heaven: Jesus, hope of the world.”
This track takes a traditional approach to its lyrics, giving an old-school twist to a modern song about epiphany and spiritual awakening; “We can know Him this Prince of Peace, in light of mercy, confess our sins, lay our burdens at Jesus’ feet, and with gladness sing.”
8. Dani And Lizzy – Dancing In The Sky
Dani & Lizzy’s 2016 release, Dancing In The Sky, is a Christian pop song with stunning gospel influences in its underlying organ harmony.
The female duo beautifully devote their song to talking with the deceased who have entered the gates of heaven, wondering what their serene new world of eternal life may look like;
“So tell me, what do you do up in heaven? Are your days filled with love and light? Is there music? Is there art and invention? Tell me are you happy? Are you more alive?”
This track is a majestically optimistic take on grief, with every lyric embedded with a hopeful, heavenly sentiment; “Cause here on earth it feels like everything good is missing since you left… I hope you’re dancing in the sky, and I hope you’re singing in the angels’ choir… I bet it’s so nice up in heaven since you’ve arrived.”