Biola Magazine asked a group of students, alumni and professors to select a handful of modern worship songs that they've found to be both lyrically and musically stirring. Here are 31 of their recommendations — including songs written by each of the worship leaders interviewed for this issue's cover story, "Weightier Worship."

  1. Before the Throne” – Shane and Shane
  2. I Surrender All” – Jadon Lavik
  3. But for You Who Fear My Name” – The Welcome Wagon
  4. Open Thou Mine Eyes” – Bifrost Arts
  5. Lord I Believe” – Bifrost Arts
  6. Hosanna” – Hillsong United
  7. Aware” – Salvador
  8. Words to Build a Life On” – Mike Crawford
  9. How Deep the Father’s Love” – Stuart Townend
  10. How He Loves” – John Mark McMillan
  11. Death in His Grave” – John Mark McMillan
  12. Hallelujah” – Anthony Evans
  13. His Power Will Prevail” – Walt Harrah
  14. Come People of the Risen King” – Keith and Kristyn Getty
  15. O Church Arise” – Tim Hughes
  16. Our Great God” – Fernando Ortega
  17. Arise My Soul, My Joyful Powers” – Zac Hicks
  18. Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending” – Zac Hicks
  19. Awake My Soul!” – The Fragrance
  20. In Babylon” – Aaron Strumpel
  21. Come Thou Fount” – Sufjan Stevens
  22. Hallelujah” – Future of Forestry
  23. Psalm 131” – Waterdeep
  24. Mercy Falls” – Dan Radmacher
  25. Out of the Deep” – Dan Radmacher
  26. Mighty is the Power of the Cross” – Chris Tomlin
  27. O Sacred King” – Matt Redman
  28. You Led Me to the Cross” – Matt Redman
  29. I Will Exalt You” – Hillsong
  30. Lead Me To the Cross” – Hillsong
  31. Jesus Lord of Heaven” – Phil Wickham