56. Sing Out with Joy to God Our Strength (Psalm 81)

You can view this hymn by purchasing an instrument edition of the hymnal in our Glory to God mobile app.

Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play

Due to copyright restrictions, we cannot display this hymn on our website or provide printable copies of it.

Text Information
First Line: Sing out with joy to God our strength
Title: Sing Out with Joy to God Our Strength (Psalm 81)
Author: Fred R. Anderson (2010)
Meter: CMD
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: God's Covenant with Israel; Trusting in the Promises of God
Copyright: © 2010 Fred R. Anderson
ONE LICENSE: 81BCW21
Tune Information
Name: SHEPHERDS' PIPES
Composer: Annabeth McClelland Gay (1952)
Meter: CMD
Key: g minor
Copyright: © 1958, ren. 1986 The Pilgrim Press


Text Information:

A key word running through this paraphrase of Psalm 81 is “promise.” The first stanza recalls how God fulfilled the promise of deliverance from Egypt and protection in the wilderness. The final two stanzas admit that God’s promises were ignored, but they continue to be offered.


Media
Audio recording: Audio (MP3)
More media are available on the tune authority page.

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us