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Psalm Selection: The Lord Is King
Here’s a psalm setting I composed years ago, but never adapted it to the new translation. I’ve made some updates here, so feel free to use it! You can find the lead sheet and a demo here.
More Song Ideas
- “Behold (Then Sings My Soul)” by Joel Houston (Capitol CMG/CCLI): Illuminate this weary heart and guide my path. (Song of Preparation / Communion)
- “Be Still for the Presence of the Lord” by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI): Featured in the collection Voices As One Vol. 1. You can find different arrangements of this song on YouTube. But remember, the melody and lyrics are powerful on their own, so avoid overshadowing them with an elaborate arrangement. The assembly will love singing it.
- “Behold the Lamb of God” by Matt Maher (spiritandsong): From the CD Overflow. Witness the heavens bow in reverence. (Communion)
- “Build My Life” by Younker/Martin/Kaple/Redman/Barrett (Capitol CMG/Bethel Music/CCLI): Awaken my wonder and reveal your heart to me. (Song of Preparation / Communion)
- “Christ In Me, Arise” by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong): From the CD Christ In Me, Arise. Guide my vision and show me the way. (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Communion)
- “Christ Is Lord” by Ben Walthers (spiritandsong): From the CD Make Your Home In Me. Our shame and sadness overcome by His radiance. Christ reigns supreme.
- “God of Wonders” by Byrd/Hindalong (Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/CCLI): Featured in the collection Voices As One Vol. 2 and the CD Strong In Faith. Marvel at the heavens as the tabernacle of the Lord. (Gathering Song / Song of Preparation)
- “How Great Is Our God” by Tomlin/Cash/Reeves (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI): Experience the splendor of the majestic King, enveloped in radiant light. (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
- “Holy Is the Lord” by Tomlin/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI): Embrace the holiness of the Lord, for the earth is filled with His glory. (Gathering Song / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
- “I Am Yours-Consume Me Completely” by Trevor Thomson (WLP): From the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collection More Voices as One Vol. 2. Let your light shine brightly within my heart. (Communion)
- “Lord, I Come” by Billy Funk (Capitol CMG/CCLI): Featured in the collection Voices as One Vol. 2 and on the CD Celebrate the Feast. All I long for is to bask in the brilliance of your glory. Just a glimpse satisfies my soul. (Song of Preparation / Communion)
- “Let the Weight of Your Glory Fall” by Steve Merkel (Capitol CMG/CCLI): Featured in the collection Voices as One Vol. 2 and the CD Come, Holy Spirit. Here’s a link to us singing it during Mass. May the Spirit of the sovereign Lord make His presence known and reveal His glory. (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
- “Listen to Him” by Danielle Rose (WLP): Tune in to the voice of the Lord. (Song of Preparation / Communion)
- “Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us” by Tom Booth (spiritandsong): From the CD Unravel. (Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
- “Open My Eyes” by Jesse Manibusan (spiritandsong): Featured in the collection Voices as One Vol. 2 and on the CD We Will be the Light. Open my eyes, Lord, so that I may behold your face. (Gathering / Communion)
- “Open the Eyes of My Heart” by Paul Baloche (Capitol CMG/CCLI): Featured in the collection Voices as One Vol. 2 and the CD Father, We Thank Thee. I yearn to see you exalted, shining in your glorious light. (Gathering / Closing Song)
- “Open Up the Heavens” by Rozier/McDonald/Ingram/Andrews/Garrard (Word Music/Essential Music/CCLI): Let your presence fill this place, with your glory upon our faces. We raise our eyes to the sky, as you descend like a cloud. (Closing Song)
- “Oh, Our Lord” by Leonard/Jordan/Baloche (Capitol/CMG): Behold the magnificent name of the Lord, shining upon the earth. We witness the dawn breaking, illuminating everyone. (Closing Song)
- “Our God” by Tomlin/Reeves/Myrin/Redman (Capitol CMG): Shine your light into the darkness. We often use this song as a gathering song, but remember to play it at a slightly slower tempo.
- “Return to God” by Angotti/Hommerding (WLP): From the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams and the collection More Voices As One Vol. 1. Journey from the desert to the mountaintop, wherein Christ lies our way. Tempered by the might of temptation, we emerge transfigured. (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
- “Shine, Jesus Shine” by Graham Kendrick (Music Services/CCLI): Featured in the collection Voices as One Vol. 2 and the CD Come, Holy Spirit. As we witness your kingly radiance, our souls are uplifted. (Closing Song)
- “So Beautiful” by Jacob and Matthew (WLP): From the CD Every Day and found in the collection More Voices as One Vol. 2. (Communion)
- “What a Beautiful Name” by Fielding/Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI): Discover the hidden glory of Christ, now revealed in our Savior. Yours is the kingdom, and yours is the glory. (Communion)
- “You are the Voice” by David Haas (GIA): Featured in the collection Voices as One Vol. 2 and on the CD We Will be the Light. You are the voice of the living God, calling us to embrace your love. (Gathering Song / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
(Please note that instrumental parts are available for titles marked with an asterisk in the Voices As One series. C and B-flat instrument parts are available for all titles, and some titles include Saxophone and Brass parts.)
You can find the Voices As One Vol. 1 and 2 C Instrument Book, Voices As One Vol. 1 and 2 Bb Instrument Book, and Voices As One Vol. 1 and 2 Saxophone and Brass Instrument Book to further enhance your music selections.
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