SINGING THE PSALMS
ALL YOU NATIONS PRAISE THE LORD
I often draw on the psalms for inspiration when writing songs on a Christian theme. Here is one I wrote for a Resound 12 Song Challenge in July 2024, marking the 350th birthday of hymnwriter Isaac Watts.
The song is a version of Psalm 117, with an Isaac Watts twist – bringing Jesus and the whole Trinity into the mix.
[Capo 5]
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All you nations
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praise the Lord
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Bring Him
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praise
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Worship Jesus,
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all you peoples
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Praise Him,
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praise His
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Name.
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Great is the love the
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Father has for us
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He gave His only
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Son
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Great is the love that
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keeps on giving
The
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Everlasting
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Three-in-One
All you nations …
words and music: © Irene Bom