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
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3 min video
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
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3 min video
Psalm 25: Good and Upright
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.
December 21, 2020
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3 min video
Psalm 19: For Baritone and Piano
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.
December 21, 2020
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3 min video
Psalm 150: Psalm 150 for Unaccompanied Flute
This setting of Psalm 150 was submitted by composer Delvyn Case and performed by Elizabeth Ostling. It explores the mystical connection between breath, life, music, and praise as described in the psalm.
December 18, 2020
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5 min video
Psalm 148: Praise the LORD
This setting of Psalm 148 was written and submitted by Armenian American composer Tatev Amiryan. It represents a musical interpretation of Psalm 148, “Praise the LORD.”
December 18, 2020
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4 min video
Psalm 146: A Setting for Organ
This setting of Psalm 146 was submitted by Larry Visser, who also composed this organ setting.
December 17, 2020
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2 min video
Psalm 145: Mighty Are You, Lord
This setting of Psalm 145 was submitted by Paul Neeley, and was composed by Paul Neeley and Josh Davis. The chorus text includes a New Testament prayer to help us live out the psalm text.
December 17, 2020
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6 min video
Psalm 137: So Far from Home
This musical setting of Psalm 137 aims to interpret the spirit of the psalm rather than being a literal rendition, turning harps into guitars and naming some of the oppressors of our modern world.
December 17, 2020
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4 min video
Psalm 13: The Joyful Song of Salvation 救恩的樂歌
This Cantonese setting of Psalm 13 was written and submitted by Yvette Lau - music arranger: Jim Ling; singer: Joanne Fung; choreographer: Eric Lau; dancer: Cat Lau - and focuses on praying to God with both lament and trust.
December 17, 2020
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4 min video
Psalm 117: Praise the Lord, All Nations
This is a word-for-word musical setting of Psalm 117 - NASB - written by Mary Rose Jensen. Included are an MP3 with vocalist Debby McElroy and a PDF from the songbook “Songs of Joy.” Text from the New American Standard Bible used with permission from The Lockman Foundation.
December 17, 2020
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1 min video
Psalm 124: Nuestra ayuda / Our Help
Breve canción de Gerardo Oberman basada en un verso del Salmo 124, utilizado al inicio de los cultos en la tradición reformada. / This setting of Psalm 124 was submitted by Gerardo Oberman and is based on a verse from Psalm 124 used at the beginning of the worship services in the Reformed tradition.
