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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.
This setting of Psalm 71, written and submitted by Ken Michell, focuses on the rich connection between hope and praise.
A conversation with Dr. Kathleen Turner and Julia Start Fletcher about simple postures, gestures, and movement in worship that can open up formative possibilities for congregations.
This setting of Psalm 25 was submitted by Yellowhammer Hymns, a musical collaboration based out of Christ Church Presbyterian in Jacksonville, FL. The lyrics were written by Andy Zipf and Chuck Colson; Zipf composed the tune. The interpretation of the psalm considers the Christian’s dependence upon God for deliverance, help, and guidance from a joyous and celebratory perspective. The focus of the interpretation centers on the faithfulness and reliability of our God on whom we call in various forms of trouble, especially the personal and corporate predicament of sin.
This setting of Psalm 19 was submitted by composer Delvyn Case and performed by baritone Andrew White. It presents the first half of the psalm in a way that emphasizes a humble response to the glory of God’s creation.
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.
Julia Start Fletcher demonstrates two versions of the Lord’s Prayer that incorporates simple and accessible movement for deep participation and formation.
This setting of Psalms 42 and 43 was written and submitted by Travis Ham and focuses on helping believers answer waves of aching despair with an intentional refocusing on God, the help of our countenance [Ps. 42:11, ASV].
This bilingual setting of Psalm 23 was written, recorded, and submitted by Josh Davis and focuses on the reality of God as pastor/shepherd of our souls.
This setting of Psalm 51 was written and submitted by Allison Dean. It focuses on the psalmist’s plea for mercy.
Psalm 37 is an acrostic psalm with twenty-two sections built on each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This musical setting follows that pattern, with twenty-two “songlets.” The last four measures of each songlet can be sung in counterpoint to the first four measures of the next, creating a twenty-two-link musical chain.
Dr. Kathleen Turner demonstrates simple and accessible congregational movement to accompany the song, “Come to Me” by Wendell Kimbrough.
