Psalm 61: Lead Me to the Rock

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Psalm 61 is both a cry for help and an affirmation of trust. This song tries to capture both expressions with its minor-key verse and its major-key chorus. These two demos model the song in two different styles: above is a driving rhythm for worship band and below is more hymn-style using the written piano accompaniment.

 

words and music by Greg Scheer
text based on Psalm 61
copyright 2004
CCLI #4448897
OneLicense #125273

1. Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
From the end of the earth
I will call to You.
From the end of the earth
I will call.

2. Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
When my heart’s overwhelmed
I will call to You.
When my heart’s overwhelmed
I will call.

Lead me to the rock.
Lead me to the refuge.
Lead me to the tower
that is higher than I.

3. Let me dwell in You;
my Sanctuary strong.
Shelter me in your wings,
let me rest in You.
Shelter me in your wings,
let me rest.

Lead me to the rock…

4. Blessed be the King
of faithfulness and love.
Vowing day after day
that I’ll sing Your praise.
Vowing day after day
I will sing.

You have been my rock.
You have been my refuge.
You have been the tower
that is higher than I.