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Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
A SPECIAL NOTE TO MY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS
So, you don't know how to use the Bible to pray? We have an entire training opportunity for you along with your conversational English class (and its free) so you can learn how to grow strong in spirit.
The Truth Project - Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIAYvBXv9hU
But, for now, listen to the songs below for an introduction to God-honoring prayers, for almost all of them are prayers, just sung instead of spoken.
Psalm 91 is from God's own songbook (The Book of Psalms). This psalm and all the other songs hyperlinked below will give you many ideas how to apply the good news of the gospel. They will also bless you (helping you cultivate your "Gratitude Attitude") by reminding you of the many promises God makes to His covenant people who bow their knee to King Jesus. If you have any questions about this or anything presented on this web site please e-mail Pastor Campbell RMI@MadridPres.org.
So, find yourself a quiet area to rest, sit down and enjoy these soul-building songs that have gentle healing harmonies and great acoustic accompaniment.
PSALMS, HYMNS & SPIRITUAL SONGS
(These songs will help your body turn off sympathetic on, "fight & flight" and go to parasympathetic on, "rest, digest & repair". For maximum effect, try singing along with or humming these healing harmonies. Go to CBE #5 for in-depth information on your sympathetic & parasympathetic nervous systems.)
Psalm 91 - Sons of Korah (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUZhTMZF_1I&feature=share
(A note for our international students and visiting scholars: Psalm 91 is the psalm Pastor Campbell prayed in Vietnam as a young Marine when he bowed his knee to King Jesus in 1970.)
Gospel Doxology by Zac Hicks (with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQniOflskrw
JUST AS I AM (I Come Broken) A Capella Hymn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt1fTi5YPpg
Softly & Tenderly/ Ashoken Farewell (Official Lyric Video) - Kristyn Getty, Vince Gill, Ellie Holcomb, Sierra Hull
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck58d3BMBX0&list=PL0ONU3wVC9D3Q7c7ETloSYuhk8CxSs-ff&index=6
Ashokan Farewell (Instrumental)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B--VsnVuHI
Wonderful Grace of Jesus by Acapeldridge
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvOoQucq2M0
(This is the original version with the harmonic "Alleluia" refrain between the stanzas. And for my international students, this was one of the very first "scripture songs" Pastor Campbell learned as a new Christian in 1970.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AP4BGl8N3E
(This version does not have the harmonic "Alleluia" refrain between stanzas but does have two more great Biblical stanzas.)
Death Was Arrested by The Talleys (Lyric Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKKBkwiQUCA
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery (with lyrics) by Keith & Kristyn Getty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s7hOPUUZDc
He Who Would Valiant Be by John Bunyan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yHJMPw8RHU
Be Thou My Vision (With Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s86KzA6q61I
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Chris Rice with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_aACQ9LjoM
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Chris Rice with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx_MCyxhTJs
And Can It Be That I Should Gain - Sovereign Grace Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzDes9IVdzg
(A note for our international students and visiting scholars: Why do you think this is Pastor Campbell's favorite hymn? Hint: Pay close attention to the lyrics ... this is also a vocabulary building exercise and a great introduction to our study of what is real "FREEDOM" and true "LOVE"?)
There is Power in the Blood by Acapeldridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeTE0W7K4sU
Psalm 98 (acapella with stanzas)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AG1g-VSz0o
Psalm 98 (Christ Church congregation sing with piano, kettle drum, bass and cello)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHwn36FgkYU
(This version is sung with great gusto by the entire congregation, including small children, and is also a great example of how a "Congregational Amen" is to be expressed!)
The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want by Acapeldridge (Lyrics from Psalm 23, Music by John Campbell, 1854)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTHr9UcvWko
I Can Only Imagine by Amy Grant (lyrics and chords)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALRAaxR4Ano
Creation Sings (lyrics) - Stuart Townend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT52H9RGz6o
Graves Into Gardens (Lyrics) - Brandon Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b608YKZ7pmc&list=RDb608YKZ7pmc&start_radio=1
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (lyrics - Indelible Grace)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS3o_160OhE
Old Man's Rubble with Lyrics by Amy Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEHVCNt2mwY
THY WORD - Amy Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS1LAc5DSCU
The Building Block - Noel Paul Stookey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXB-JCr3BMs
(A note to my international students: This is a very happy song about the foundation of life and how this affects our fears and our future . How many Biblical word pictures does this talented musician use?)
The 23rd Psalm (Lyrics) - Noel Paul Stookey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2galpTZoTwY
The Wedding Song (There is Love) - Noel Paul Stookey (remastered with lyrics and translated to Spanish)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lXrMXbAz1c
Blessed Assurance (by the Isaacs - Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7KuXtWYxpM
A Living Prayer - Alison Krauss HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKpy15xBW4w&list=RDzgrFER5ji_4&index=3
There Is A Redeemer - Keith Green
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_YM_hYzcPo
Leave It There (with lyrics) by Joey & Rory Feek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxGQydOOHwM
I Know That My Redeemer Lives Bob Bennett (16x9 lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nheT8h0dWFw
Ancient Words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vmTkXNpwzs
The Isaacs - It Is Well With My Soul (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqv8LmRaLRo
Come and Lay Your Burdens Down by Jamie Kimmett (Lyric video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgG09uW7CiU
He Gives Us More Grace by Acapeldridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njTowha5jwI
What A Friend We have In Jesus (by Alan Jackson with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCV5t8wRBI8
The story behind: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" - by Paul Siddall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoVg227-uiA
There is a Reason by Alison Krauss (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgrFER5ji_4
Heal Us Emmanuel Hear Our Prayer by William Cowper, 1779
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0EoH-y8ocA
King of Love: I Am They - Song Sessions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au3otElq6D4
Behold Our God (lyric video by Sovereign Grace Music)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odack1HSx00
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God - Keith and Kristyn Getty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nbMfLQd2P4
Create In Me A Clean Heart - Keith Green
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD847UcRbL4
Sweet Hour of Prayer by Alan Jackson (lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pL41VzmOhg
Sweet Hour of Prayer (acappella version with all four stanzas)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg282my5QyU
Just A Closer Walk With Thee with Lyrics by Daniel O'Donnell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDnMdBQapYo
The Lord's Prayer (The Isaacs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF5clZM2syQ
Precious Memories - Alan Jackson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGOFC3kPDc
Go Rest High On That Mountain (Home Free)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6_I_Kzb1HE&list=PLfWdh4XTtIqkPTjNYS_MTGTnLhp3qbPsF
Amazing Grace - Best Version By Far!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDdvReNKKuk
The Pilgrim by Cynthia Clawson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5parem9MQk
Oh, The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus: Cello & Piano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqZEsYfy8Us
I Will Praise Him (The Isaacs -Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHreP1VGouY
Psalm 139 (Were I To Cross) - New Scottish Hymns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW6AQe4KL3c
He Will Give the Weary Strength by Ellie Holcomb (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsG2XBFXYts&feature=youtu.be
Man Of The Tombs by Bob Bennett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylT58LXm3zI
I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130) lyric video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eJUqY_6tqo
Be Still My Soul - A Cappella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKVFYD8Obc&list=PLL3BKgCmE9SyABGQBoZtC2YpQGJhPCx2J
Come People Of The Risen King - Stuart Townend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y7bcJz8wM8&list=PL3D2EAD1AC90321CB&index=3
10,000 Reasons // What A Beautiful Name Lyrics - Worship Medley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8FSmaFPz8w
Is He Worthy? (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlhP4VKCtKo
How Deep The Father's Love For Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOXnzYPMhWY
Hand of Kindness (Live from Judson U)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We15UVAhdAg
Because the Lord is My Shepherd (The New Twenty-Third)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9n2rHGfwxI
Anchor of Hope (lyrics) by Ellie Holcolmb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d83RFgD31Fs&start_radio=1&list=RDd83RFgD31Fs
(A note to my international students: One of the most powerful ways God reveals Himself to the world is by using different names to describe who He is and what He has done. The two songs by Ellie Holcolmb and Buddy Davis are great examples of music being used as a Biblical way of teaching us who God is and what He has done. Grab a pen and paper and write down the different names you hear as you listen to these songs and we will discuss them at our next A.C.E. class.)
King of Kings by Buddy Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYyEoxVJMW0
God Created the Happy Moose by Buddy Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlK61v6l_qQ
Jesus, My Creator by Buddy Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N116tc9BPBE&list=PLsO-LY-WZe7YJMLl8n6umyVF9J3bi6Wsp&index=57
(This song is another great example of using music to fuel your "prayer furnace".)
God Is Our Refuge by Buddy Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFE5hQpFf1M
The Wonder of a Rainbow by Buddy Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md3W7GXTPuA
The Fountain of Youth by Buddy Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KequkMs3STE
Singing With The Saints by Buddy Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17JMpnraHIU
Oh Lord, You're Beautiful - Keith Green (with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtzCD_8KbjI
Oh What A Saviour - New Scottish Hymns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJMaNZyX2W4
Matt Boswell and Boyce College Choir His Mercy Is More With Lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np6Ziz2SeNc
(Now that you know the words to this beautiful hymn, sing along with this congregational accapella version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfqeilIXpMc
In Christ Alone - A Cappella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjiiF83q7G0
Stuart Townend My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK3l1BTw2I4
How Great Thou Art by Home Free (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp7fPd9_Mgo
Fill Thou My Life - New Scottish Hymns (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91_3VYRiZo&start_radio=1&list=RDa91_3VYRiZo&t=80
Whom Shall I Fear (The God of Angel Armies)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=belPmfNDuko
No Longer a Slave to Fear (by I Am They - Official Music Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QigyB50yGw
Make my life a prayer to You by Keith Green (with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOfhr_AiZNk
Keith Green - Oh, Lord You're Beautiful (Live)
(This version gives a great intro. on how the song was written and has the two powerful stanzas that are usually, but sadly, omitted.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVgPQm06g2c&feature=youtu.be
The Church of the Fully Fantastically Fallen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2J4kn9M7HU&feature=share
Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) - Chris Tomlin (with lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbe7OruLk8I
Steve Bell "The Lorica"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KucM2F80_uA
The Banner of the Cross
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=dzmWC327jSA
Evolution of Worship Music - A Cappella Medley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SaBhN2idbM
Con Que Pagaremos by Fernando Ortega
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Z9zMjPvxg
Jehova Señor de los Cielos by Fernando Ortega
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF8ThHi3_-w
Children of the Living God by Fernando Ortega
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6anpAf9EoY
Jesus Paid it All - Fernando Ortega - Lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5DyeCx8H4U
Rock of Ages Fernando Ortega Lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdYQEFRnkUY&list=RDTdYQEFRnkUY&start_radio=1
Be Thou My Vision By Fernando Ortega With Lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkxTaBnlmbI
Hear me calling, Great Redeemer by Fernando Ortega, w/lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9N4bqg-UjI
Fernando Ortega - Come Ye Sinners (Lyrics Onscreen)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGvCm9I4H0A
Give Me Jesus - Fernando Ortega Ruth Graham Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu2E2FUcIiE
Fairest Lord Jesus by Amy Grant (with Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cop-rDkG-uU
Marching To Zion by Amy Grant (with her fiends and Dr. Grant, her father, leading in prayer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGY1s7LSQpA
Doxology (by the Wilsons)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tz_8UOYqVA
CHRISTMAS & NEWS YEARS FAVORITES
Joy to the World (Acapeldridge)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mnC8zMiwaQ
The King Is Born Tonight (David Wesley A Cappella Looping)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eVtiFt0tGY
O' Holy Night (Home Free)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO6OZIY-lYw
A Christmas Hallelujah (with subtitles in English & Spanish)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8cg38BdzLQ
O Come All Ye Faithful (Celtic Women - Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ena4PaCz1JA
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Acapeldridge)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z67EXPODXO8
Mary's Boy Child by GENTRI (feat. Rise Up Children's Choir & Lyceum Phil.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsDS08HT9A&list=PLAhPSV0Q44kOZRx0sx-FkRSq1hcUU6FQM
Little Drummer Boy by GENTRI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EaAmXwituc
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (Fernando Ortega)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dmO8UPlWoo
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Acapeldridge)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51IvLFp-og8
Away In A Manger - Home Free (Christmas A Cappella)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwfqhXhvUTs&list=PLpTeCIC3_M_F9rjyBQBhoBR40kBp5Jo9B&index=15
What Child Is This? - Peter Hollens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGqf5ha_GEA&list=PLpTeCIC3_M_F9rjyBQBhoBR40kBp5Jo9B&index=2
Silent Night (Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BRVkgaIcaE
Hallelujah Chorus by Handel (Lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jvsK798Lbs
Auld Lang Syne by Home Free
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFcSfqYqHs4&feature=youtu.be
All Glory Be to Christ (with lyrics sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKp_gog-f1o&feature=youtu.be