Shout to the LORD,
all the earth;
break out in praise and sing for joy!
Sing your praise to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and melodious song,
with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn.
Make a joyful symphony before the LORD,
the King!
“LORD,
remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
You have made my life no longer
than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best,
each of us is but a breath.”
And so,
Lord,
where do I put my hope?
My only hope is in you.
…For I am your guest—
a traveler passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.
(Galveston, TX)
“See,
I am sending an angel before you
to protect you on your journey
and lead you safely to the place
I have prepared for you.”
“Go out and stand before me on the mountain,”
the LORD told him.
And as Elijah stood there,
the LORD passed by,
and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain…
…but the LORD was not in the wind…
…the LORD was not in the earthquake…
…the LORD was not in the fire…
…after the fire
there was the sound of a gentle whisper
…Elijah heard it…
Then Moses climbed the mountain
to appear before God.
The LORD called to him…
‘You have seen what I did…
You know how I carried you on eagles’ wings
and brought you to myself.
…if you will obey me and keep my covenant,
you will be my own special treasure
from all the peoples on earth;
for all the earth belongs to me.’
(Galveston, TX)
“Who is like you among the gods,
O LORD—
glorious in holiness,
awesome in splendor,
performing great wonders?
“With your unfailing love you lead
all the people you have redeemed.
In your might,
you guide them
to your sacred home.”
(Galveston, TX)
“Don’t be afraid.
Just stand still and watch the LORD
rescue you today.
The Egyptians you see today
will never be seen again.
The LORD himself will fight for you.
Just stay calm.”
(Galveston, TX)
Come, let us worship and bow down.
Let us kneel before the LORD our maker,
for he is our God.
We are the people he watches over,
the flock under his care.
If only you would listen to his voice today
I will glory in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.
The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD
and return to him.
All the families of the nations
will bow down before him.
For royal power belongs to the LORD.
He rules all the nations.
(Galveston, TX)