Modern worship songs for the gathered church
Songs for
the gathered
church.
Words to pray. Melodies to carry. Christ-centred worship for gathered voices and the ordinary day.
Created by Chrystopher James · Released by Chrystopher James MusicThe music
A place for
every posture.
Surrender, hope, praise and peace. Explore the EPs, find a song and take the words with you.
Peace, Be Still
Anxiety surrendered, stillness, refuge and rest.
Bless the Lord
Thanksgiving, joy and all-creation praise.
Jesus, Only Jesus
Nearness, sufficiency, beauty of Christ and devotion.
Alive Again
Victory, empty grave, freedom and new creation.
At the Cross
Sacrifice, redemption, forgiveness and mercy.
Holy Is the Lord
Awe, reverence, glory and throne-room worship.
Anchor of Hope
Worship for waiting, darkness, promise and perseverance.
Mercy Still
Forgiveness, restoration, welcome and mercy without shame.
Always Faithful
God's steady love, mercy, remembrance and testimony.
Open Hands
Open-handed trust, obedience and surrender before God.
10 EPs to explore
In the Storm
Peace, Be Still · PeacePeace, Be Still
Peace, Be Still · PeaceSafe With You
Peace, Be Still · PeaceQuiet My Heart
Peace, Be Still · PeaceHidden in Your Presence
Peace, Be Still · PeaceEvery Breath
Bless the Lord · PraiseBless the Lord
Bless the Lord · PraiseLift Up Your Praise
Bless the Lord · PraiseSing, My Soul
Bless the Lord · PraiseHouse of Praise
Bless the Lord · PraiseJesus, Only Jesus
Jesus, Only Jesus · JesusName Above All Names
Jesus, Only Jesus · JesusNear to Me
Jesus, Only Jesus · JesusAll I Need Is Christ
Jesus, Only Jesus · JesusBe Lifted High
Jesus, Only Jesus · JesusAlive Again
Alive Again · ResurrectionStone Rolled Away
Alive Again · ResurrectionRisen King
Alive Again · ResurrectionNew Creation Song
Alive Again · ResurrectionDeath Has Lost
Alive Again · ResurrectionWounded for Us
At the Cross · The crossAt the Cross
At the Cross · The crossPaid in Full
At the Cross · The crossMercy Flowing
At the Cross · The crossLove Poured Out
At the Cross · The crossBefore Your Throne
Holy Is the Lord · HolinessHoly Is the Lord
Holy Is the Lord · HolinessSet Apart
Holy Is the Lord · HolinessCrowned in Glory
Holy Is the Lord · HolinessOnly You Are Holy
Holy Is the Lord · HolinessLight Ahead
Anchor of Hope · HopeAnchor of Hope
Anchor of Hope · HopeHold On, My Soul
Anchor of Hope · HopeIn the Waiting
Anchor of Hope · HopeJoy Will Rise
Anchor of Hope · HopeMercy Still
Mercy Still · GraceWelcomed In
Mercy Still · GraceGrace Upon Grace
Mercy Still · GraceNo More Shame
Mercy Still · GraceKindness of Christ
Mercy Still · GraceAlways Faithful
Always Faithful · FaithfulnessMorning Mercy
Always Faithful · FaithfulnessThrough Every Season
Always Faithful · FaithfulnessYou Have Carried Me
Always Faithful · FaithfulnessSteady Love
Always Faithful · FaithfulnessOpen Hands
Open Hands · SurrenderI Lay It Down
Open Hands · SurrenderLead Me, Lord
Open Hands · SurrenderYours Again
Open Hands · SurrenderLet Your Will Be Done
Open Hands · Surrender50 songs to explore
Words for the season you’re in
Bring your day.
Find a song.
Official lyric videos
Press play.
Make it a prayer.
Follow the words, learn a chorus or spend a little time in worship. Each song has its own lyric video.
The heart of Gathered Praise Worship
Words that matter.
Songs that serve.
Created and produced by Chrystopher James, GPW is a worship artist project shaped for local churches and everyday listeners. Clear themes. Singable words. A faithful God at the centre.
01 Shaped for gathered voices.
02 Rooted in Christ-centred worship.
03 Human-led songwriting and production.
For the church. For the everyday.
Carry a song
into your world.
Find the lyrics on every song page. For church use, chord charts, lead sheets or practical questions, speak to Chrystopher James Music.
Ask about worship resources01For local churches
Songs written to be adapted for piano, acoustic guitar or a small worship band. No smoke machine required.
02For worship leaders
Clear themes, singable choruses and anchor songs for services, prayer nights and reflective worship moments.
03For everyday listeners
Recorded worship for prayer, devotion and the ordinary days when faith needs a song to hold onto.
A few helpful answers
Behind
the songs.
Is GPW a band?
Gathered Praise Worship is best described as a Christian worship artist project created and produced by Chrystopher James, rather than a conventional touring band.
Is the music AI-generated?
The project uses AI-assisted tools for demos, structure and arrangement exploration, but remains human-led. Chrystopher James is responsible for the songwriting direction, theology, production and final releases.
Can churches use these songs?
The songs are written with congregational use in mind. For church use, worship leaders can contact Chrystopher James Music about resources, permissions and practical details.
Who releases the music?
Gathered Praise Worship is released through Chrystopher James Music, the independent Christian music label and creative production home led by Chrystopher James.