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Psalm 56: O God, in Mercy Look to Me
This Psalm is a plea for mercy when being hotly pursued by enemies. Have you ever felt like David did when he wrote this–slandered, hunted, trapped? The Psalmist petitions God for deliverance, reaffirms his trust in God’s care, and throws in a few ideas about what God might want do to his enemies. Interestingly, the Psalm ends with a future/past tense statement of faith: “I will present my thank offerings to you. For you have delivered me…” Now that’s faith!
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Psalm 69: Have Pity, My God
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David Diephouse wrote the text for this song, and he shares its origin story, of sorts:
I recall hearing my mother relate a family legend about her grandfather, who was a trawlerman on the Zuider Zee. One day, his boat got caught in a sudden squall that left it capsized. While waiting to be rescued the crew kept up their spirits by singing the opening lines of Psalm 69. The story may or may not be partly apocryphal, but I like it.I love to hear stories about how people have used the Psalms in everyday life. It’s easy to see why a person adrift in the sea would recall the lines of Psalm 69, because they are the cry of a person drowning–fighting a flood of sorrow, betrayal, and fatigue.
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church, please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Psalm 80: O Faithful Shepherd
$0.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[embed]https://musicblog.gregscheer.com/psalm_80-o_faithful_shepherd.mp3[/embed]Psalm 80’s vine imagery is connected with Jesus’ words, “I am the Vine,” giving new life to an overlooked, but beautifully singable Genevan tune.
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Psalm 81: Sing to God Our Strength
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Psalm 81 should be sung more often. In this song, the Psalm’s opening music images take center stage and the more Israel-specific latter verses are recast in a way that modern worshipers can sing them authentically. The song can be sung in both a pop/praise style and as more of a straight hymn, like it is in the demo above. If you’re interested in reading an article that includes this hymn, visit Call to Worship.
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Psalm 93: Lifted Up
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Psalm 93 speaks of God’s majesty, portraying the sea and crashing waves as praising God. Still, as mighty as the sea is, God is mightier still. It is breathtaking imagery.
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church, please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Psalm 99: All the Nations Tremble
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Psalm 99 is a vision of God on the heavenly throne, surrounded by the mighty cherubim. In this vision, God’s feet rest on the earth— on Zion, to be exact. The temple in Zion was seen as the epicenter of God’s presence on earth. From there, God’s blessings spread throughout the whole world. The rest of the Psalm counts these blessings: justice, answered prayer, and forgiveness.
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church, please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
http://musicblog.gregscheer.com/rejoice_ye_pure_in_heart.mp3
What I like most about this hymn tune is that it twists, turns, and teeters on the edge of chaos without ever losing its melodic momentum. I would be very pleased to turn this into a festive choral anthem with organ and brass. If your church commissions it, you get to name the hymn tune! Alternately, if you want to write a new hymn text (6.6.8.6 with refrain) to this tune, I’d be happy to collaborate with you.
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Savior of the Nations, Come (Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland) – string orchestra
http://musicblog.gregscheer.com/savior_of_the_nations_baylor.mp3
This theme and variations for string orchestra was commissioned by Carlos Colón for a 2017 Advent service at Baylor University. The stout hymn tune Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland is stated, then volleyed back and forth between different sections of the string orchestra. It could be used as a stand-alone concert piece or used as a prelude or instrumental selection in a worship setting. It is especially appropriate for Advent and Lessons and Carols services.
Score and orchestral parts for violin 1+2, viola, cello, and bass. Purchase price allows you to print as many copies as you need for your ensemble.
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Semper Reformanda
https://musicblog.gregscheer.com/semper_reformanda.mp3
This was a first attempt at a song for the World Council of Reformed Churches 2017 General Council. Since this song went unused (“Renew Us, O God” was chosen) I would love to see the tune used with a new text.
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Seven Last Words: 5. May We Thirst in You
[embed]http://musicblog.gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/may_we_thirst_in_you.mp3[/embed]From the cross, the One who described himself as Living Water asks for a drink. “I thirst.” This simple sentence says so much: Christ was not spared from his thirst and we shouldn’t expect to be, either. Instead, our journey will be one of both thirsting and quenching, peace and restlessness, fulfillment and yearning.
This leadsheet is a free download. If you sing this song in your church please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.