Welcome to Songs of Scripture, where we link Scripture with the lyrics of Christian songs, worship choruses, and hymns.
While we are (hopefully) still thinking about the ways that God is worthy this month, I wanted to send out another song that helps us worship him. This song was perfect for that! And it comes with an extra challenge.
How many characteristics of God can you identify in this song from the six lessons we’ve had? I found 15! Can you find more? If you find one (or more), write it in the comments until we cover them all!
Song: May the Peoples Praise You
Writer: Edward Martin Cash, Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, David Zimmer
Artists who have recorded the song:
*You can listen to their respective versions by clicking on their name.
Scripture verses used in lyrics:
Psalm 67:3-5
3 May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity
and guide the nations of the earth.
5 May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
Psalm 24:1
1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;
Revelation 4:8
8 Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying:
“‘Holy, holy, holy
is the Lord God Almighty,’
who was, and is, and is to come.”
Revelation 5:12
12 In a loud voice they were saying:
“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and praise!”
Click here to read the lyrics to this song.
Do you have a favorite song that is based on Scripture? Let me know in the comments, and it may be featured in a future Songs of Scripture post!