Lisa Waites

This Easter, Many Churches Are Searching for the Right Song… Here’s One That Quietly Carries the Heart of Good Friday

Every year as Good Friday and Easter Sunday approach, something familiar begins to happen behind the scenes in churches around the world.

Pastors are finalizing their messages.
Choir directors are searching for the right hymn.
Worship leaders are asking one simple but important question:

“What song will help people truly feel the meaning of the cross this year?”

Finding that one piece of music that captures the depth of Holy Week isn’t always easy. Many congregations want something that feels reverent, reflective, and deeply rooted in the message of Christ’s sacrifice, a song that helps people pause, listen, and truly remember why Easter matters.

And sometimes, the most meaningful songs are not the newest ones trending online.
Sometimes, they are the timeless pieces that quietly carry the Gospel message in a way that never grows old.

One such piece is the hymn “Behold, Behold the Lamb” by Lisa Waites, originally written in 2011.

A Hymn That Brings the Cross Into Focus

“Behold, Behold the Lamb” is more than a song, it’s a meditation on the heart of Good Friday.

The title alone draws directly from one of the most powerful declarations in Scripture:
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”

From the first notes, the music carries a spirit of reverence that makes it particularly fitting for Holy Week services. It’s the kind of song that allows a congregation to slow down, reflect, and absorb the weight of Christ’s sacrifice.

For pastors, choir directors, and worship leaders preparing for Easter, music like this can help create a moment where the entire room becomes still, where hearts shift from routine to true reflection on the Lamb who was given for us.

Even though the song was written years ago, its message is timeless, and perhaps even more meaningful today.

Why Churches Are Rediscovering Songs Like This

As Easter approaches, many ministers and church musicians are actively searching for something special to include in their services.

Not just another performance but a piece that carries spiritual depth, biblical meaning, and emotional sincerity.

Songs written with a clear focus on the cross often resonate deeply during Good Friday services, communion moments, choir presentations, or reflective worship segments.

“Behold, Behold the Lamb” fits beautifully into those moments. Its tone invites listeners to remember that Easter is not only about celebration, it is also about sacrifice, redemption, and the love of Christ poured out for humanity.

This is why hymns like this continue to find new audiences year after year.

Watch and Experience the Song

If you’re a pastor, choir director, worship leader, or church musician preparing for Easter, take a moment to listen to this piece and see how it might speak to your congregation.

▶️ Watch the music here:
https://youtu.be/aedOsHs-r8s?si=22X6kglSWsPMKps9

As you listen, imagine how the message might unfold within a Good Friday reflection, a choir presentation, or a quiet Easter moment of worship.

Sometimes the right song becomes more than music, it becomes a moment of ministry.

A Question for Pastors, Choirs, and Worship Leaders

As you prepare for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, consider this:

What song will help your congregation truly pause and reflect on the Lamb this year?

Could this hymn become part of that moment?

Take a few minutes to listen, and if the message resonates with you:

• Share the video with your choir or worship team
• Pass it along to another pastor or minister preparing for Easter
• Leave a comment and share how music like this helps bring the story of the cross to life

Music has always played a powerful role in helping believers connect with the Gospel message.

And sometimes, rediscovering a meaningful hymn from years past can be exactly what a congregation needs during Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

As we approach this sacred season, may songs like “Behold, Behold the Lamb” remind us of the words that changed the world:

Behold the Lamb. ✝️

A message of sacrifice.
A message of redemption.
A message that still speaks to every generation.