Christian Psalms of Praise

“Blessed Assurance” is a well-known Christian hymn. The lyrics were written in 1873 by blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby to the music written in 1873 by Phoebe Knapp. Crosby was visiting her friend Phoebe Knapp as the Knapp home was having a large pipe organ installed. The organ was incomplete, so Mrs. Knapp, using the…

English Lyrics O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend;I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side,Nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my Guide.O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near;I see…

English Lyrics Lord, for the years your love has kept and guidedAuthor: Timothy Dudley-SmithLord, for the years your love has kept and guided,urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires…

“O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go” was written on the evening of Matheson’s sister’s marriage. Years before, he had been engaged, until his fiancée learned that he was going blind—that there was nothing the doctors could do—and she told him that she could not go through life with a blind man and broke…

Psalm 23, “The Lord’s My Shepherd”, is one of the most well-known psalms in the Bible.It is generally believed to be written by King David. David had a deep and personal relationship with God. He had experienced many ups and downs in his life, including being a shepherd in his youth, facing battles and political…

“Will Your Anchor Hold In The Storms Of Life” is a Christian hymn, not a psalm. Here is a brief account of its background:Historical Background: It was written by Priscilla Jane Owens in 1882 in the United States. The inspiration might have come from the social and cultural context where Christianity was a dominant belief…

English Lyrics How deep the Father’s love for us?How vast beyond all measure?That He should give His only SonTo make a wretch His treasureHow great the pain of searing loss?The Father turns His face awayAs wounds which mar the Chosen OneBring many sons to gloryBehold the man upon the crossMy sin upon His shouldersAshamed I…

Hymn tune: FINALNDIA, from Jean Sibelius’ (1865 – 1957) symphonic poem Finlandia.Text: Original German text (“Stille meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen”) written by Katharina von Schlegel (1697 – 1768) in 1752. Translated into English in 1855 by Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813 – 1897). English Lyrics [Verse 1]Be still, my soul: the Lord is on…

English Lyrics Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;To His feet thy tribute bring.Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,Evermore His praises sing:Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!Praise the everlasting King.Praise Him for His grace and favorTo our fathers in distress;Praise Him still the same as ever,Slow to chide, and swift to bless.Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!Glorious in His…