Resources for Christian musicians
Who doesn’t love vibrant, God-directed congregational singing?!
The following are some great audios of heart-stirring congregational singing of hymns of the faith.
(fyi – key of D Major)
(fyi – key of D Major)
Shortly after waking up this morning, this song started going through my head:
“O it is wonderful to be a Christian;
John W. Peterson
O it is wonderful to be God’s child…”
It is such a great song!
What truth is contained in this song!!
Verse two opens with the words –
“I can go directly to the Lord in prayer.
He has told me I may boldly enter there…”
Wow! What doctrine is contained in those mere two lines!!
What an incredible song!
Many hymnals will have this song. Some examples: Majesty Hymnal #518 Rejoice Hymnal #463
“Take this hour; make me more like You.”
Mac Lynch
“There is a holy place, far from my rapid pace . . .”
This is a heart-touching, encouraging song. Truly, the composer speaks from his heart and encourages in a close walk with God.
The Wilds –
SATB link
Free congregational hymn link
We’re Singing by the Wilds (#54 in 7th edition)
Our church recently concluded evangelistic meetings.
This is one of those songs that has a tremendous message and has played in my mind during the course of the week.
The lyrics are fantastic!
The lyricist also wrote other songs such as “Christ Liveth in Me” and “I Know Whom I Have Believed.”
Great song!!!
Many hymnals contain this song (examples: Great Hymns of the Faith, Living Hymns, etc.)
(fyi – The song may also go by the words “While we pray and while we plead . . . .”)
“When life’s burdens get so heavy . . . “
At the moment, maybe that describes how you are feeling. Yes, you know God is in control, yet humanly speaking, you are feeling overwhelmed.
Or perhaps in reflecting on current events, you feel burdened about what is occurring in the world.
However, as the song continues, it emphasizes a focus upon Jesus. Then and only then “I find His grace sufficient.” Our perspective is truly vastly different when our eyes are directed to Christ! (“Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” I Pet. 5:7)
The second verse is what I would like to focus upon next.
“I will seek for souls in darkness . . .”
– it is a challenging quote!
– It is a challenging quote!
We are thick in the midst of missions’ conference season. Perhaps you are searching for a missions-based song.
As such, I could see this beneficial as a missions song.
This is one of those songs that touches my heart. It provides encouragement as well as prodding to be steadfast (I Cor. 15:58) I think you likewise will find this song beneficial in your life and ministry opportunities.
Joe Zichterman has also written other songs such as “A Passion for Thee” and “Be an Example.” Both of these likewise have phenomenal, godly messages.
Recording of lyrics and music. (for demonstration use only)
This is an excellent piano edition.
Same music as above, but with lyrics included. Link
We’re Singing by The Wilds (I have the 7th edition; I know it is also contained in several other editions.)
Hymn setting (The Wilds has graciously provided this.)
Recordings – it was also featured on recordings by The Wilds
I ran across this hymn and truly found it amazing!
I was looking for a piece that was majestic and gave glory to God.
The original was written by Isaac Watts; however, I do not recommend that version. The wording located here is the only version of sorts that I would recommend.
This link (I do not recommend any other versions of the lyrics.)