Monthly Music Recommendations: Top 5 Christian Songs for April 2026
We’re back again with new music recommendations. This month’s list contains a mix of uplifting, joyful songs, as well as a few with more challenging lyrics.
“Too Good” by Gable Price and Friends
With notes similar to the band Peach Pit, Gable Price and Friends joyfully worship the Lord in this month–old song, repeatedly exclaiming, “You’re just too good!” They sing about how God loves them unconditionally. Most of the song has a full-band, studio-recorded sound, but at 2:45, it slows down to just piano and vocals. The lyrics state, “There’s no height nor depth outside of your reach / You’ve been too good to me.” Those lines encapsulate the thesis of the track.
“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
In my opinion, this is one of the greatest songs ever written: haunting, naked, and broken. Cohen is a storyteller, masterfully weaving together famous Bible stories of sin that lead to an exclamation of hallelujah at God’s grace and mercy. He sings about David and Bathsheba, Samson and Delilah, and what feels like his own testimony. He’s honest about how broken he is and reminds listeners that God is our only hope. The final verse exclaims, “And even though it all went wrong, I’ll stand before the Lord of Song / With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah . . . ”
“Take Me to the River (I Will Swim) – Live” by Alex Yurkiv and Thelma Costolo
Sung during an impromptu worship session between friends, a bystander recorded Yurkiv and Costolo performing this song. That video, which ultimately went viral, captures the pure joy that can be found in the most unexpected moments. The song features a simple chord progression with powerful lyrics, encouraging the few people in the room to clap and sing along. Even without watching the video, it’s evident that the singers are smiling.
“Hypocrite” by Jimmy Clifton
If you’re feeling the weight of your sin, this song might resonate with you. Clifton cries out to God that he tried to be righteous, but he couldn’t do it on his own. Clifton lists the sins he committed and the times he was far from God. Then he shares the gospel: “I’m done trying to be righteous / I’m the righteousness of him . . . ‘Cause Christ has set me free / And I don’t have to sin again . . . ” Content warning: he mentions struggling with pornography, but he doesn’t say anything graphic.
“Don’t Let The Darkness” by We The Kingdom
This song offers uplifting encouragement to keep your head up and “don’t let the darkness get you down.” It begins with a cute little whistle that sets the optimistic tone for the rest of the track. The traditional guitar, bass, and drums setup supports the singers without overwhelming them. The song encourages listeners to turn their eyes to God and his love.
