Project

One of the great aspects of my MWS 501 class is that at the end of every day, each student gets a chance to lead the class in a time of worship and reflection. It is a time where we can put our individual spin on and put into practice some of the concepts that we are learning. We have 6 students in class, so it really works out for each of us to have a chance to lead. Tomorrow is my turn!

Honestly, IWS has given me new eyes. I am looking at everything in a more sensitive and clearer light. It's like scales are slowly being peeled away from my eyes, one thin layer at a time.

A main theme across campus this winter session is the Psalms. So, for part of my worship project, I decided to integrate a Psalm and a song (say that 10x fast…). After some reading and thinking… this combination came to mind: the classic/renewed hymn, All Creatures of our God and King, and Psalm 148.

Take a look, and if you feel like using it, please do! Or even better, contemplate on the Psalms and write your own!

(p.s. It is important that we don't start with a song and read our interpretation into a Psalm. The Psalms are so rich on their own, read the Psalms, pray the Psalms – and see where God leads you.)(p.p.s – during the Psalm readings, the chords that are played are basically what you would play during the verses.)

And for copy writing sake - Words: Francis of Assisi, 1225. Music: 17th Century German. Revised melody and new chords: David Crowder Band. Arrangement: Me.

All Creatures/Psalm 148

All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and hear us sing

O Praise Him Alleluia

Thou burning sun with golden beam Thou silver moon with softer gleam

O Praise Him O Praise Him

Alleluiah Alleluia Alleluia

¹ Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.

² Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.

³ Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.

⁴ Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.

Thou rushing wind that art so strong Ye clouds that sail in heaven along

O Praise Him Alleluia

Thou rising moon in praise rejoice Ye lights of evening find a voice

O Praise Him O Praise Him

Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

⁵ Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created,

⁶ and he established them forever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.

⁷ Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,

⁸ lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,

⁹ you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,

Let all things their Creator bless And worship Him in humbleness

O Praise Him Alleluia

Praise, Praise the Father Praise the Son And Praise the Spirit Three-in-One

O Praise Him O Praise Him

Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

¹⁰ wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,

¹¹ kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,

¹² men and women and children.

¹³ Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Praise, Praise the Father Praise the Son And Praise the Spirit Three-in-One

O Praise Him O Praise Him

Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

¹⁴ And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart.

ALL: Praise the LORD.

Alleluia (repeat)