Psalm 1

begins the five books of the Psalms inviting us into a life of trust.

Below are three songs for you and your circle, each highlighting a different aspect of Psalm 1.

Enjoy free listening. Sheet music is available with a click. Thank you.

Like a Tree

a hymn with refrain

Refrain

Like a tree by the flowing water,

growing deeper, stretching high

Like a tree by the flowing water,

connected to the source of life

Verse 1

Blessed, blessed are we to abide in God’s Word,

Nourished through every season; blessed are we.

Verse 2

Planted, planted by grace, we are rooted in God’s design

Freely, freely abiding, planted by grace

Verse 3

Trusting, trusting our lives to the holy way of God,

We will, we will surrender, trusting our lives.

Words and music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net. Contact: Richard@worldmaking.net.

About the song

The picture in Psalm 1 is of a growing tree, thriving through every season because it has everything it needs: it has been planted adjacent to the very source of life.

The song's verses sing of how our identity is knit into one another.

The refrain sings of the nature of thriving-- growing deeper and stretching higher. Like Jesus' parable of the mustard seed, our roots and branches stretch large for the purpose of service to the world.

Go deeper.

Music Resources

Download "Like a Tree" at Bandcamp for $1.00.

Download the "Psalm 1 Cycle" E.P. for $5.00.

Download the "Like a Tree" sheet music bundle for $7.00.

Download the "Like a Tree" Accompaniment Pack for $10.00.

(everything your worship band, choir and pianist/organist will need)

piano score
lead sheet
guitar/bass chart
pdf and jpg of congregational line
songleader's notes

PLUS:

powerpoint/keynote slides
original recording, and
instrumental accompaniment track

piano score
lead sheet
guitar/bass chart
pdf and jpg of congregational line
songleader's notes

$10.00

$7.00

The Way of God

a hymn with refrain

Refrain

The Way of God

Verse 1

Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth to die,

it remains only a single seed

But if it's buried deep, it will produce many seeds

Verse 2

Whoever wants to serve me needs to come and follow me

Where I go, of course my servant goes

Those who pour out their lives into the Christ will find life

Words and music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net. Contact: Richard@worldmaking.net.

About the song

Psalm 1.2 is about delighting in God's "law," the beloved Torah. Think of it as "holy instruction" or "Way."

Throughout the Hebrew scriptures, a central metaphor for faithfulness is walking a particular path. The refrain of the song names that Way.

the two verses are drawn from the New Testament, words from Rabbi Jesus in the gospel according to John 12.24-26. In both testaments, this Way means a life of trust, service and strength through surrender.

Go deeper.

Music Resources

Download "The Way of God" at Bandcamp for $1.00.

Download the "Psalm 1 Cycle" E.P. for $5.00.

Download "The Way of God" sheet music bundle for $7.00

Download the "Like a Tree" Accompaniment Pack for $10.00.

(everything your worship band, choir and pianist/organist will need)

$7.00

piano score
lead sheet
guitar/bass chart
pdf congregational line
songleader's notes

piano score
lead sheet
guitar/bass chart
pdf congregational line
songleader's notes

PLUS:

jpg of congregation line
powerpoint/keynote slides
original recording, and
instrumental accompaniment track

$10.00

Grounded In Christ

a simple verse and refrain

Refrain

Grounded in Christ, growing in faith

thriving in God's holy way

Grounded in Christ, growing in faith

thriving in God's holy way

Verse

We're centered in the holy way,

connected to the family of faith

We're cultivating lives in Christ

contributing to the mission of God,

communicating the gospel of love

Words and music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net. Contact: Richard@worldmaking.net.

About the song

"Grounded In Christ" is for Christian communities enacting the Way of God described in Psalm 1.

Originally written for the community of First Lutheran Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the song describes a community embodying Jesus Christ who lived true to the Torah of his Hebrew heritage.

The verse sings of "5 C's" of identity: being centered, connected, cultivating, contributing and communicating.

Go deeper.