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Opening Worship Songs: Starting a Service with Clarity and Joy

Prelude

The opening song sets the tone for the whole service. Churches need something welcoming, singable, and rooted in Scripture.
These KDMusic songs work beautifully for opening worship in congregations of any size.

For Worship Leaders

All KDMusic songs include PDF packs, chords, lyrics, scripture notes, and videos.
CCLI catalogue: CCLI SongSelect →
MultiTracks: MultiTracks.com →

 
How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place cover artwork – KDMusic

1. How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place (Psalm 84)

CCLI 7230878
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A joyful opening song about longing for God’s presence—a natural call to worship.

Leader PackHow Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place song page →

 
Go Into All the World cover artwork – KDMusic

2. Go Into All the World

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Works surprisingly well as either a sending song or a lively opener. Joyful, melodic, and instantly engaging.

Leader PackGo Into All the World song page →

 
Here We Stand cover artwork – KDMusic

3. Here We Stand

CCLI 7210450
A declaration of unity and faith that rallies the congregation at the start of worship.

Leader PackHere We Stand song page →

FAQ

Q: What tempo works best for opening worship?
Something engaging but not frantic. All three songs fit that profile.

Related Songs

The Grace – strong for closing – The Grace song page →

Sun & Rain – reflective mid-service song – Sun and Rain song page →

Find a song for this Sunday →Browse all songs →

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