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Psalm 2: The Restless Nations Rage
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The great thing about Psalm 2 and Naaman Wood’s version of it is that it untangles the claims of earthly and heavenly power. In a political climate where many believe God to be on their side–or that they’re fighting on behalf of God–this Psalm lets us know that our constant wrestling for power is all for naught. God, and only God, stands above us as the ultimate power. It is only in God that we can find true refuge.
This song is mentioned in Greg’s podcast, “2021 Musical Year in Review.“
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Psalm 20: Blessing
Price range: $0.00 through $20.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageKate Bluett’s beautiful rendering of Psalm 20 is simply called “Blessing.” She has recast the language of the Psalm in a way that speaks powerfully into our own context. For example, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses” becomes “Some trust in arms and some in power.” In my estimation, this is exactly the kind of “transplanting” that should take place in modern Psalm songs.
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Psalm 21: The Coronation of the King
This song interprets the great king of Psalm 21 through a Christological lens. We sing of Christ, the King of kings who sits at God’s right hand with all authority on heaven and earth. The theme of crowning Jesus and celebrating his victory makes this song appropriate for Christ the King or Ascension Sunday.
This leadsheet 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 22: My God, Have You Abandoned Me?
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Because Jesus cried these words from the cross, Psalm 22 is most often set as a crucifixion Psalm. When I proposed a collaboration to Kate Bluett, I had something different in mind: Could Psalm 22 be sung from the perspective of someone who has suffered or is suffering abuse? Kate’s text poignantly and subtly gives voice to those who need words for their suffering.
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Psalm 23: God Is Our Shepherd
Michael Morgan’s modest, beautiful hymn of trust is supported by a simple melody and unadorned harmonies. It is a song in the spirit of early American hymn tunes like those found in Southern Harmony.
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 23: The King of Love (ST. COLUMBA)
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Hands down, one of my favorite hymns is “The King of Love My Shepherd Is.” I wrote an SSA arrangement of this which found a home in the Augsburg Choirbook for Women. More recently I re-arranged it for SATB choir.
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Psalm 24: Lift Up Your Heads, O You Gates!
[embed]http://musicblog.gregscheer.com/psalm_024-lift_up.mp3[/embed]Psalm 24 is a processional Psalm, likely sung as worshipers approached the temple in Jerusalem. This song keeps that festive, processional feel in a music style that straddles traditional hymnody and contemporary praise. The song was commissioned in honor of Pastor Steven Schwier in thanksgiving for his ministry at Christ the King Lutheran Church, South Bend, Indiana.
This leadsheet 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 25: Foothold
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Psalm 26: Upheld
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Many Psalms talk about God putting them on solid rock, but only Psalms 26 and 143 use the phrase “level ground.” It echoes the words of Isaiah 40: “Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain.” This image tells us that God is making a way, clearing a path for us.
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Psalm 27: One Thing
$0.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/one_thing.mp3"][/audio]Based on Psalm 27:4, this song is a prayer for the beauty of God to fill our eyes. The music can be adapted to any number of styles, from straight acoustic guitar strumming to a jangly U2 groove. I’ve provided leadsheets in both E minor and C# minor for greater flexibility when using a capo. You’re welcome.