Psalm 50: A Sacrifice of Love

Psalm 50: A Sacrifice of Love

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Psalm 50 puts humanity on trial. God, the almighty Judge, calls heaven and earth as witnesses to hear a just verdict, addressing the faithful and the wicked. Transplanting the Spirit of this Psalm for today’s worshiper, my distilled version goes something like this: 1. Court is in session, and you’d better listen! 2. Offerings are fine, but God really wants your heart. 3. Don’t be an evil hypocrite. 4. Offer God a sacrifice of love. All of this is wrapped in the refrain, “Hear the word of the Lord.”

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words and music by Greg Scheer
based on Psalm 50
copyright June 30, 2026
CCLI #7286815
OneLicense #321245


Hear the word of the Lord.
Come, hear the word of the Lord!

1. The mighty God of all,
has summoned heaven and earth;
has gathered all humanity
into the court of the Lord.
Come, hear the word of the Lord!

2. Do I, the God of all
need lavish sacrifice?
The only offerings I desire
are hearts that beat with love.
Come, hear the word of the Lord!

3. For I can see your hearts,
even when they hide deceit.
You know my law, but live your life
as if I don’t exist.
Come, hear the word of the Lord!

4. Salvation comes to those
who hear and do my word,
who offer pure and thankful hearts–
a sacrifice of love.
Come, hear the word of the Lord!

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