Psalms/Scripture

Psalm 18: Mi salvador / My Savior

Esta interpretación del salmo 18 fue presentada por Andrea Armoa. Plasma un momento tormentoso donde Dios acude en nuestra ayuda. / This interpretation of Psalm 18 was presented by Andrea Armoa. It depicts a stormy moment where God comes to our aid.

December 23, 2020
Psalm 9 (and others): God’s Grand Story and the Communion Cross

This interpretation of portions of Psalm 9 and various other psalms was created and submitted by Barbara Sartorius Bjelland and focuses on how God’s grand story of redemption of all creation is woven into the psalms.

December 23, 2020

Psalm 9: Trust in You

This song based on Psalm 9 was submitted by Joel Jupp, who wrote and recorded the song, and it expresses our reliance upon the Lord’s sovereignty in the midst of uncertainty.

December 22, 2020
Psalm 71: I Will Always Have Hope

This setting of Psalm 71, written and submitted by Ken Michell, focuses on the rich connection between hope and praise.

December 22, 2020
Psalm 89:1–18: Bless the Lord Forever, Amen

This setting of Psalm 89:1–18 was written and submitted by Ken Michell. It focuses on God’s covenant community praising him for his love and faithfulness.

December 22, 2020

Psalm 85: Grant Us Your Peace, Lord

Psalm 85, “Grant Us Your Peace, Lord,” submitted by Yongjiang Zhou, was written by Jacques Berthier and focuses on peace.

December 22, 2020
Psalm 8: Oh Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic

This setting of Psalm 8 was composed and submitted by Josh Rodriguez. It is a musical response to the opening lines of this psalm.

December 22, 2020
Psalm 57: Awake Up, My Glory

“Awake up, my glory” is a setting of Psalm 57 [KJV]. Sungji Hong wrote the music and submitted the setting. This text is a call for all of creation to joyfully praise the Lord our God. I tried to capture this idea of joy at God’s unmerited goodness and grace.

December 22, 2020

Psalm 51: Have Mercy, Lord

This setting of Psalm 51 was submitted by David Kai, with words by Flora Litt and music by David Kai. It is a modern setting of this psalm of repentance in language, melody, and harmony.

December 21, 2020
Psalm 18: Zaboor 18

This setting of Psalm 18 was submitted by Emily R. Brink and Eric Sarwar, who prepared an English translation of the most loved psalm from the Punjabi Zaboor - Punjabi Psalter - of 1908 [Punjab is an area encompassing both eastern Pakistan and northern India]. The responsorial structure includes a refrain [v. 1] and 3 stanzas [vs. 16–19] in both the original Punjabi and in English translation.

December 21, 2020
Psalm 22: From Forsaken to Hallelujah

This expression of Psalm 22 was submitted by Ed Willmington, with lyrics by Brianna Wyatt and music by Edwin M. Willmington. The psalm begins in subdued sadness but ends in glorious worship.

December 21, 2020