Psalms
The Psalms are emotional! All the top emotions are covered: joy, sadness, sorrow, hope, and fear. But through every emotion, one theme prevails: "Give thanks to the Lord for He endures; His love endures forever!"
I had forgotten how much of the Book of Common Prayer was based on scripture, especially Psalms. "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight O Lord, my strength and my redeemer." (from Psalm 19)
Lots of praise music too is straight out of Psalms:
You are My hiding Place - Psalm 32:7
Create in me a Clean Heart - Psalm 51
As the Deer Panteth for the Water - Psalm 42
Glorify Thy Name - Psalm 86
and one of my faves:
Be Exalted, O God, above the Heavens" - Psalm 57 - except it is a hard one to sing!
Does anyone know of other songs that come straight out of Scripture? I'm building an iTunes playlist of Scripture songs.
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