The Lord’s Songs in a Strange Land: May 31, 2020

Here are some videos of psalms and hymns for churches and families to consider using in their worship preparations this coming Sunday, May 31 (Pentecost). The numbers correspond to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.

Click t to view the song lyrics, p to view lyrics and music together, and v to play a video recording of the song. The lyrics and music in the recording may not match the Trinity Psalter Hymnal exactly, but they are similar enough that it is possible to sing along.

#	Text	Tune			t		p	v
65C	Praise waits for thee in Zion	MENDEBRAS			t		p	v
67B	O God, show mercy to us	THAXTED			t			v
96	Sing to the Lord, sing his praise, all you peoples	WESLEY (MASON)			t		p	v
100B	All people that on earth do dwell	GENEVAN 134 (OLD HUNDREDTH)			t		p	v
393	Spirit of God, dwell thou within my heart	MORECAMBE			t		p	v
397	Breathe on me, Breath of God	TRENTHAM			t			v

For more resources related to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, see this page.

–MRK

The Lord’s Songs in a Strange Land: May 21/24, 2020

Here are some videos of psalms and hymns for churches and families to consider using in their worship preparations on Ascension Day, May 21, and Sunday, May 24, 2020. The numbers correspond to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.

Click t to view the song lyrics, p to view lyrics and music together, and v to play a video recording of the song. The lyrics and music in the recording may not match the Trinity Psalter Hymnal exactly, but they are similar enough that it is possible to sing along.

Songs for Ascension Day, May 21

#	Text	Tune			t		p	v
8C	Lord, our Lord, thy glorious name	EVENING PRAISE			t		p	v
68B	O Lord, thou hast ascended	MISSIONARY HYMN			t		p	v
110B	The LORD has spoken to my Lord	ALL SAINTS NEW						v
118B	The glorious gates of righteousness	ZERAH			t		p	v
371	Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia!	LLANFAIR			t		p	v
373	See, the Conqu’ror mounts in triumph	REX GLORIAE			t		p	v

Songs for Sunday, May 24

#	Text	Tune			t		p	v
22D	The ends of all the earth shall hear	VISION			t		p	v
67A	O God, to us show mercy	MEIRIONYDD			t		p	v
102B	Thou, O Lord, art God alone	ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR			t		p	v
117A	Praise Jehovah, all ye nations	IN BABILONE			t		p	v
379	Come, Christians, join to sing	MADRID			t		p	v
395	O Breath of life, come sweeping through us	SPIRITUS VITAE			t		p	v

For more resources related to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, see this page.

–MRK

Interview with Gert van Hoef

Recently I had the opportunity to interview 25-year-old Dutch organist Gert van Hoef for Christian Renewal. We covered a wide range of subjects, including the place of the Psalms in corporate worship, the history of the Genevan Psalter in the Netherlands, and advice for aspiring young organists.

I asked Gert what it takes to be a good church musician. His response is worth pondering:

Church organists should always realize that they do not only play for themselves. They are to enjoy themselves, and it is their own worship, but they are also playing for the congregation. The principle is that those with talents are supposed to use them to serve the body. So church musicians are responsible to do their very best to make beautiful music as servants of the church. That was something I had to realize. The music should not be too complex but should reflect the meaning of the text. When I first started, I tried to show people how great I was. This attitude in myself was not good. Fast and glorious passages are sometimes appropriate, but our job is to serve and lift people up and encourage them. Also, they should not play pieces that are too difficult and cause them to make many mistakes. When I’m in the congregation singing, I should not have to think about the organist. I should be able to trust the organist and sing without interruption.

Click here to read the full interview.

The Lord’s Songs in a Strange Land: May 17, 2020

Here are some videos of psalms and hymns for churches and families to consider using in their worship preparations this coming Sunday, May 17. The numbers correspond to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.

Click t to view the song lyrics, p to view lyrics and music together, and v to play a video recording of the song. The lyrics and music in the recording may not match the Trinity Psalter Hymnal exactly, but they are similar enough that it is possible to sing along.

#	Text	Tune			t		p	v
22B	All you that fear Jehovah’s name	PARK STREET			t		p	v
29B	Now unto Jehovah, ye sons of the mighty	ARLES					p	v
96	Sing to the Lord, sing his praise, all you peoples	WESLEY (MASON)			t		p	v
110B	The LORD has spoken to my Lord	ALL SAINTS NEW						v
380	Crown him with many crowns	DIADEMATA			t		p	v
417	Jesus shall reign wheree’er the sun	DUKE STREET			t		p	v

For more resources related to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, see this page.

–MRK

The Lord’s Songs in a Strange Land: May 10, 2020

Here are some videos of psalms and hymns for churches and families to consider using in their worship preparations this coming Sunday, May 10. The numbers correspond to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.

Click t to view the song lyrics, p to view lyrics and music together, and v to play a video recording of the song. The lyrics and music in the recording may not match the Trinity Psalter Hymnal exactly, but they are similar enough that it is possible to sing along.

#	Text	Tune			t		p	v
9B	Wholehearted thanksgiving to thee will I bring	TO GOD BE THE GLORY			t		p	v
22D	The ends of all the earth shall hear	VISION			t		p	v
98C	Sing a new song to Jehovah	AUSTRIAN HYMN			t		p	v
146	Praise the LORD! My soul, O praise him!	RIPLEY					p	v
270	At the name of Jesus	KING’S WESTON			t			v
272	I heard the voice of Jesus say	VOX DILECTI			t		p	v

For more resources related to the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, see this page.

–MRK