With the Easter holiday just a few days away, the tradition of drawing even closer to God and worshipping is near.

Throughout the Easter season, a number of significant days are observed. As you serve the Lord, here are a few songs to worship to during the course of the Easter.

8. When I Get Where I’m Going

When I Get Where I’m Going, a country song by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton, is one that speaks of the afterlife on the far side of the sky.

Recorded in 2005, the song was written by American songwriter Rivers Ruthford, who explained the meaning behind the track in an interview.

“When I was about 10 years old, I was sick one Sunday so my dad and I stayed home from church and watched the preacher on TV. And, in the middle of his sermon, this guy comes out in a karate outfit and attacks the preacher,” he said.

He continued: “Once they got the guy under control, the preacher got back up and said, ‘I wouldn’t worry for a minute. I know where I’m going, and I can’t wait to get there. The Bible says that the lion will lay down with the lamb. Can you imagine what it would be like to lay down with a lion and run your fingers through its mane?’ Something about that image just stuck in my head, and 25 years later I remembered that sermon when I was writing with George Teren.”

7. I Saw God Today

Track 6 on George Strait’s Troubadour album, I Saw God Today, was released in 2008. On this record, Strait talks about some of his heart warming experiences and miraculous events in his life which he accounts for as the work of God.

6. My Redeemer Lives

My Redeemer Lives was recorded in 2000 by American singer-songwriter Nicole C. Mullen. Mullen is firm in her belief that God is real, attributing her beliefs to the the rising of the sun, the shooting stars and other natural events.

Mullen, in this feel-good, melodious record, speaks of the wondrous creations that God has made while belting out,” I know my Redeemer lives.”

5. How Great Thou Art

How Great Thou Art is a song that has lived through time, having a variety of renditions from a variety of artistes.

American singer Johnny Cash, who is one of the many artistes to cover the track, said: “You know I was looking through a old hymn book the other day and I noticed the name of the writer of a lot the old hymns, especially for the last century. It was somebody name Fanny James Crosby… well you know those songs like she wrote, the ones you still sing every Sunday, if you still go to church, they don’t come along very often.

“Recently, in the last few years though, somebody wrote one that’s gonna be with us for many years,” he said, which, in retrospect, could be labelled a prophecy as the song really has been with us for many years.

4. Say Yes

Michelle Williams reunited with her Destiny’s Child band mates, Kelly Rowland and Beyonce, for this uplifting religious anthem.

The song, which has a recurrent theme of praising God, also boasts His omnipotence and leadership. The track also suggests that all problems in life are irrelevant as the only true person in control is God. Say Yes was released in 2014 on her Journey to Freedom album.

3. Yet Still I Rise

This 1998 song was recorded by American gospel singer Yolanda Adams. In this uplifting track, Adams shares that, despite all her hardships, obstacles or how shattered or broken she feels, she will overcome.

Adams vows she will never give up, adding that the struggles coupled with the hand of God, will only make her stronger.

2. Now Behold The Lamb

Now Behold the Lamb, echoed words by John The Baptist, is one of Kirk Franklin’s most famous tracks, and is also sung by other groups and artistes such as Tamela Mann.

This worship and praise song was released in 1995 as part of his Kirk Franklin and The Family Christmas album.

1. Hurry Up

Hurry Up was sung by the late Sister Andrea Scully. The Jamaican urges those who are yet to give their life to the Lord to quickly get themselves prepared, so once death comes, they are saved.

Scully also believes God has prepared a place in Heaven for those who are saved.