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Song 1 Songs of the soul musical
Psalms Prelude
[Verse 1: Narrator]
Blessed are the ones who don’t follow the crowd,
They’re planted in love, their roots go down proud.
Living by streams that never run dry,
Fruit in each season, branches that rise.
[Chorus: Ensemble]
Psalms are the soundtrack of joy and of pain,
Laughter in sunshine, tears in the rain.
From caves of despair to the temple’s song,
The cry of the soul still carries on.
[Verse 2: Narrator]
From David the shepherd with harp in hand,
To choirs of Korah across the land.
Asaph declaring God’s justice true,
Songs for the broken, for me and for you.
[Bridge: Ensemble – Call & Response, Hip-Hop Rhythm]
🔥 Praise Him in the morning! (Praise Him!)
🔥 Praise Him in the night! (Praise Him!)
🔥 When shadows surround you— (Sing still!)
🔥 His mercy’s your light! (Sing still!)
[Finale: Full Cast]
We’re stepping inside the psalms of old,
Stories of fire, silver, and gold.
Cries of covenant, tears that flow,
Songs of the soul that we all know.
Song 2 – The Lord Is My Shepherd
(David – Intimate rap, Ensemble – Chorus)
[Verse 1: David]
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no lack,
He makes me lie down in green pastures back.
Leads me beside quiet waters still,
Restores my soul, aligns my will.
[Verse 2: David]
Even if I walk through valley shadows of death,
I fear no evil, feel Your breath.
You prepare a table for me in foes’ face,
My cup overflows with mercy and grace.
[Chorus: Ensemble]
Surely goodness and love will follow every day,
In the house of the Lord we’ll forever stay.
Surely goodness and love will follow every day,
In the house of the Lord we’ll forever stay.
[Bridge: David – Spoken Flow]
Your rod and staff, they comfort me,
Your presence is my melody.
From shepherd’s cave to royal throne,
I’m never lost, I’m never alone.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Surely goodness and love will follow every day,
In the house of the Lord we’ll forever stay.
Surely goodness and love will follow every day,
In the house of the Lord we’ll forever stay.
Song 3 – Why Do Nations Rage?
(Narrator – Prophetic rap, Divine Voice – Spoken, Ensemble – Chorus)
[Verse 1: Narrator]
Why do nations rage and peoples plot in vain?
Kings of earth rise up, against the Anointed they strain.
The One enthroned laughs, holds them in derision,
He has installed His King, a divine decision.
[Spoken: Divine Voice]
You are My Son; today You are born,
Ask and I’ll give nations, iron rod sworn.
You’ll break their chains like shattered clay,
My kingdom will stand, My word won’t decay.
[Chorus: Ensemble]
Kiss the Son, bow low before,
Reverent awe, forevermore.
Blessed are the ones who take refuge inside,
Under His wings, forever abide.
[Verse 2: Narrator]
Serve the Lord with trembling joy,
His power no ruler can destroy.
He crowns His chosen, truth won’t fall,
Blessed are all who heed His call.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Kiss the Son, bow low before,
Reverent awe, forevermore.
Blessed are the ones who take refuge inside,
Under His wings, forever abide.
Song 4 – My Rock, My Fortress
(David – Triumphant rap, Company – Hook)
[Verse 1: David]
I love You, Lord, my strength and song,
My rock, my fortress when battles are long.
The cords of death entangled me tight,
I called on the Lord, He shattered the night.
[Verse 2: David]
He thundered from heaven, His voice like flame,
The mountains shook at His holy name.
He reached down from on high, drew me from waves,
Rescued me from foes, mighty to save.
[Hook: Company]
My God, my rock, my shield, my song,
Deliverer faithful, ever strong.
My God, my rock, my shield, my song,
Deliverer faithful, ever strong.
[Verse 3: David]
He trains my hands for war, arms for fight,
Bows of bronze bend under His might.
You broaden my path, my feet don’t slip,
Your covenant love is my battle script.
[Bridge: David – Flow]
Your gentleness made me great in Your sight,
Your presence turns darkness into light.
From shepherd’s staff to warrior’s blade,
Every victory, by Your hand made.
[Final Hook: Full Cast]
My God, my rock, my shield, my song,
Deliverer faithful, ever strong.
My God, my rock, my shield, my song,
Deliverer faithful, ever strong.
Song 5 – Out of the Depths
(David or Psalmist – Lamenting rap, Ensemble – Soft refrain)
[Verse 1: David]
Out of the depths I cry to You, Lord,
Hear my voice, attend to my word.
If You kept record of sins, who could stand?
But with You there’s forgiveness, grace unplanned.
[Chorus: Ensemble – Soft Refrain]
Out of the depths, our souls arise,
Mercy awaits as darkness dies.
Out of the depths, our souls arise,
Mercy awaits as darkness dies.
[Verse 2: David]
I wait for the Lord, my soul won’t stray,
More than watchmen wait for break of day.
Israel, put hope in His steadfast love,
Full redemption flows from above.
[Bridge: David – Spoken Flow]
Your mercy is deeper than oceans wide,
Your grace is the anchor where I abide.
In brokenness, You draw me near,
Perfect love casts out all fear.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Out of the depths, our souls arise,
Mercy awaits as darkness dies.
Out of the depths, our souls arise,
Mercy awaits as darkness dies.
Song 6 – Search Me
(Psalmist – Introspective rap, Company – Echo/Refrain)
[Verse 1: David]
You’ve searched me, You know when I sit and rise,
You perceive my thoughts, hear my sighs.
Before a word forms, You already know,
You hem me in, behind and before I go.
[Chorus: Company – Echo]
Search us, know us, refine like fire,
Guide our steps to Your desire.
Search us, know us, refine like fire,
Guide our steps to Your desire.
[Verse 2: David]
Where can I go from Your Spirit’s gaze?
Heaven or depths, You fill all ways.
If I take the wings of dawn, You’re there,
Even in darkness, Your light declares.
[Bridge: David – Spoken Flow]
You knit me together in secret place,
Fearfully, wonderfully formed by grace.
Every day written before life began,
Held in the palm of Your sovereign hand.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Search us, know us, refine like fire,
Guide our steps to Your desire.
Search us, know us, refine like fire,
Guide our steps to Your desire.
Song 7 – Taste and See
(David – Joyful rap, Company – Chorus)
[Verse 1: David]
I sought the Lord and He answered my plea,
Delivered me from fear, set my spirit free.
Taste and see that the Lord is good,
Blessed are those who trust like we should.
[Chorus: Company]
Taste and see, His goodness declare,
Praise flows from hearts in grateful prayer.
Taste and see, His goodness declare,
Praise flows from hearts in grateful prayer.
[Verse 2: David]
The angel of the Lord encamps around,
Those who fear His name, safety found.
Young lions lack and suffer hunger and strive,
Those who seek the Lord have all they need to thrive.
[Bridge: David – Flow]
Come, children, listen, I’ll teach you His ways,
Guard your tongue, speak truth, lengthen your days.
Turn from evil, do good, seek peace, pursue,
The eyes of the Lord are watching you.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Taste and see, His goodness declare,
Praise flows from hearts in grateful prayer.
Taste and see, His goodness declare,
Praise flows from hearts in grateful prayer.
Song 8 – Create in Me
(David – Penitent rap, Ensemble – Gentle chorus)
[Verse 1: David]
Have mercy on me, O God, for Your love is great,
Blot out my transgressions, clean my slate.
Against You alone have I done what’s wrong,
Purge me with hyssop, make my heart strong.
[Chorus: Ensemble – Gentle Refrain]
Create in me a clean heart, O Lord,
Renew my spirit, in one accord.
Don’t take Your presence, don’t turn away,
Stay with me, Lord, forever stay.
[Verse 2: David]
Create in me a clean heart, renew spirit right,
Don’t cast me away, don’t dim Your light.
Restore to me joy, grant willing spirit within,
I’ll teach transgressors, sinners turn from sin.
[Bridge: David – Low Flow]
Open my lips, my mouth will declare,
Sacrifice of praise, repentance prayer.
Not burnt offerings, not ritual show,
A broken heart’s the gift You know.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Create in me a clean heart, O Lord,
Renew my spirit, in one accord.
Don’t take Your presence, don’t turn away,
Stay with me, Lord, forever stay.
Song 9 – I Lift My Eyes
(Pilgrim Ensemble – Pilgrim rap with chorus)
[Verse 1: Pilgrim Ensemble]
I lift my eyes to the hills, where does help arise?
My help comes from the Maker of earth and skies.
He will not let your foot slip or fall,
He watches over Israel, covers all.
[Chorus: Ensemble]
Keeper of my soul, never sleeps, never fades,
Guarding every step, through valleys and shades.
Keeper of my soul, faithful and near,
Forever He reigns, no need to fear.
[Verse 2: Pilgrim Ensemble]
The Lord is your shade at your right hand,
Sun won’t harm you, nor moon demand.
He’ll keep you from all harm, watch your life by day,
Going out and coming in, along the way.
[Bridge: Spoken Flow – Pilgrim Voices]
From this time forth and forevermore,
Your covenant love is the guard I adore.
Every journey, each rise and fall,
The Lord is my keeper, Lord of all.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Keeper of my soul, never sleeps, never fades,
Guarding every step, through valleys and shades.
Keeper of my soul, faithful and near,
Forever He reigns, no need to fear.
Song 10 – Selah (Enter His Gates)
(Company – Interlude, Worshippers – Call to worship, Full Cast – Celebration)
[Intro: Company – Spoken Rhythm]
Selah—pause and ponder, let the music breathe,
Reflect on His mercy, His justice beneath.
Selah—let the silence prepare the way,
The King of glory comes today.
[Verse 1: Worshippers]
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,
Worship with gladness, come with mirth.
Know that the Lord is God, He made us, we belong,
We are His people, sheep of His song.
[Chorus: Full Cast]
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, lift high His praise,
Bless His great name forever, all of our days.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, lift high His praise,
Bless His great name forever, all of our days.
[Bridge: Company – Call & Response]
🔥 For the Lord is good! (He’s good!)
🔥 His love never ends! (Never ends!)
🔥 His faithfulness flows! (It flows!)
🔥 From beginning to end! (Amen!)
[Final Chorus: Full Cast – Celebration]
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, lift high His praise,
Bless His great name forever, all of our days.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, lift high His praise,
Bless His great name forever, all of our days.
Song 11 – Be Still and Know
(Choir & Psalmist – Calm hip-hop hymn)
[Verse 1: Psalmist]
God is our refuge, strength ever near,
An ever-present help when we face fear.
Though mountains crumble and oceans roar,
We will not be moved, we’re anchored on shore.
[Chorus: Choir]
Be still and know, He reigns above,
Covered in mercy, wrapped in love.
Be still and know, His name is strong,
Our fortress forever, our victory song.
[Verse 2: Psalmist]
Nations may rage, kingdoms may fall,
His voice resounds, He silences all.
River of gladness flows from His throne,
City of God, we’re never alone.
[Bridge: Spoken Flow – Psalmist & Choir Call/Response]
🔥 “Be still!” — and storms will cease.
🔥 “Be still!” — and hearts find peace.
🔥 “Be still!” — His power known.
🔥 “Be still!” — He claims His own.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Be still and know, He reigns above,
Covered in mercy, wrapped in love.
Be still and know, His name is strong,
Our fortress forever, our victory song.
Song 12 – Deep Calls to Deep
(Psalmist – Longing rap, Ensemble – Echo & Chorus)
[Verse 1: Psalmist]
As the deer pants for streams of water clear,
So my soul longs for You, God, my dear.
Tears have been my food both day and night,
While people ask, “Where’s your God?” in spite.
[Chorus: Ensemble – Gentle Echo]
Deep calls to deep, through waters wide,
Hope in the Lord, He will provide.
Deep calls to deep, though shadows stay,
My soul will praise Him anyway.
[Verse 2: Psalmist]
Deep calls to deep in roar of waterfalls,
All Your waves and breakers swept over my calls.
By day His love commands, faithful song,
By night His presence keeps me strong.
[Bridge: Spoken Flow – Psalmist]
Why, my soul, are you downcast and low?
Why so restless in ebb and flow?
Put your hope in God, lift up your voice,
For yet will I praise—He’s still my choice.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Deep calls to deep, through waters wide,
Hope in the Lord, He will provide.
Deep calls to deep, though shadows stay,
My soul will praise Him anyway.
Song 13 – Teach Us to Number Our Days
(Moses – Wisdom rap, Ensemble – Reflective chorus)
[Verse 1: Moses]
From everlasting to everlasting, You are God,
A thousand years like yesterday trod.
You turn man back, dust to dust,
Our lives are brief, but in You we trust.
[Chorus: Ensemble – Reflective]
Teach us to number our days, O Lord,
Fill us with wisdom, hearts restored.
Teach us to number our days, O Lord,
Fill us with wisdom, hearts restored.
[Verse 2: Moses]
Our days pass quickly, seventy, maybe more,
Teach us to number our days, wisdom to pour.
Satisfy us in the morning with unfailing love,
Make us glad for our labor under heaven above.
[Bridge: Moses – Spoken Flow]
Your wrath consumes, our sins laid bare,
Yet mercy surrounds us, You answer prayer.
Turn, O Lord, and show us grace,
Shine Your beauty upon this place.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Teach us to number our days, O Lord,
Fill us with wisdom, hearts restored.
Teach us to number our days, O Lord,
Fill us with wisdom, hearts restored.
[Outro: Moses]
May the favor of the Lord rest on us strong,
Establish the work of our hands, right wrong.
Song 14 – Clap Your Hands
(All Nations Choir – World beat rap, Full Cast – Celebration)
[Verse 1: All Nations Choir]
Clap your hands, all you nations, shout to God with cries,
For the Lord Most High is awesome, King above the skies.
He subdues peoples, chooses our inheritance right,
Sing praises to God, sing praises with might.
[Chorus: Full Cast]
Clap your hands, lift His name,
All creation shouts His fame.
Clap your hands, lift His name,
Forever our God will reign.
[Verse 2: All Nations Choir]
God reigns over nations, His throne sits high,
The princes of peoples gather, hearts unify.
Shields of the earth belong to the King,
Exalted forever, His praises we sing.
[Bridge: Call & Response – Choir & Ensemble]
🔥 Sing praises to our King! (Sing praise!)
🔥 Lift your voices, let it ring! (Sing praise!)
🔥 Every tribe and tongue proclaim! (Sing praise!)
🔥 Forever and always the same! (Sing praise!)
[Final Chorus: Full Cast – Celebration]
Clap your hands, lift His name,
All creation shouts His fame.
Clap your hands, lift His name,
Forever our God will reign.
[Outro: Choir – World Beat Chant]
Clap, clap, shout, sing—
Glory to the risen King!
Song 15 – Weeping May Endure
(Psalmist – Bittersweet rap, Ensemble – Hook)
[Verse 1: Psalmist]
I will exalt You, Lord, You lifted me,
When I cried to You, You set me free.
You kept me alive, pulled me from the grave,
Your mercy is strong, Your power to save.
[Hook: Ensemble]
Weeping may endure, but joy will arise,
Beauty for ashes, hope fills our skies.
Weeping may endure, but joy will arise,
Beauty for ashes, hope fills our skies.
[Verse 2: Psalmist]
Weeping may endure for a night of sorrow,
But joy comes breaking in with tomorrow.
You turned my mourning into dancing light,
Removed my sackcloth, clothed me with delight.
[Bridge: Psalmist – Spoken Flow]
Hear me, Lord, and be my guide,
Favor and kindness won’t be denied.
You turned my silence to songs of praise,
I’ll thank You forever, all my days.
[Final Hook: Full Cast]
Weeping may endure, but joy will arise,
Beauty for ashes, hope fills our skies.
Weeping may endure, but joy will arise,
Beauty for ashes, hope fills our skies.
Song 16 – Bless the Lord, O My Soul
(David / Choir – Gospel-inspired rap & chorus)
[Verse 1: David]
Bless the Lord, O my soul, all within me bless His name,
Forget not His benefits, forever proclaim.
He forgives all your sins, heals your disease,
Redeems your life, crowns with love that frees.
[Chorus: Choir]
Bless the Lord, O my soul, lift Him high,
Mercy and grace will never die.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, lift Him high,
Mercy and grace will never die.
[Verse 2: David]
As far as east from west, He removes transgressions,
His compassion flows through all generations.
Like a father’s love, tender and kind,
So great His mercy for all mankind.
[Bridge: Call & Response – David & Choir]
🔥 David: Magnify the Lord with me!
🔥 Choir: We magnify His name!
🔥 David: Taste His goodness, come and see!
🔥 Choir: Forever He’s the same!
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
Bless the Lord, O my soul, lift Him high,
Mercy and grace will never die.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, lift Him high,
Mercy and grace will never die.
[Outro: Choir – Gospel Chant]
Bless His name, bless His name,
Forever His kingdom will reign!
Song 17 – New Song
(Psalmist – Fresh rap, Ensemble – Chorus)
[Verse 1: Psalmist]
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
Set my feet on rock, gave me firm sit.
He put a new song in my mouth to sing,
Many will see, fear, trust the King.
[Chorus: Ensemble]
New song rising, fresh praise we bring,
His mercies new, hearts take wing.
New song rising, fresh praise we bring,
His mercies new, hearts take wing.
[Verse 2: Psalmist]
Sing to the Lord a new song, earth and sea,
Declare His glory, His wonders be.
From nations afar to isles unknown,
His marvelous deeds make His greatness shown.
[Bridge: Call & Response – Psalmist & Choir]
🔥 Psalmist: Lift up your voice!
🔥 Choir: We sing to the King!
🔥 Psalmist: Shout out His name!
🔥 Choir: Let all nations ring!
🔥 Psalmist: From dawn to dusk, His praises stay—
🔥 Choir: Forever and always, He makes a way!
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
New song rising, fresh praise we bring,
His mercies new, hearts take wing.
New song rising, fresh praise we bring,
His mercies new, hearts take wing.
[Outro: Ensemble – Chant]
Sing a new song, sing it loud,
Glory to God, lift up the crowd!
Song 18 – Let Everything That Has Breath
(Choir – Explosive hip-hop praise, Full Cast – Celebration)
[Verse 1: Choir]
Praise God in His sanctuary, praise Him in the heights,
Praise Him for His acts of power and might.
Praise Him with trumpet, harp and lyre,
Praise Him with dance, with strings and choir.
[Chorus: Full Cast]
Let everything that has breath praise the King,
From mountain to valley, His glory we sing.
Let everything that has breath praise the King,
Forever exalted, our offering.
[Verse 2: Choir]
Praise Him with cymbals, resounding clash,
Lift up the shout, let the rhythms smash!
Praise Him with timbrel, shouts that ignite,
Day into dawn, His name is our light.
[Bridge: Call & Response – Choir & Ensemble]
🔥 Choir: Praise Him loud!
🔥 Ensemble: We lift our song!
🔥 Choir: Praise Him strong!
🔥 Ensemble: To Him belongs!
🔥 Choir: Praise Him now!
🔥 Ensemble: All nations cry!
🔥 Full Cast: Praise the Lord, His name is high!
[Final Chorus: Full Cast – Explosive]
Let everything that has breath praise the King,
From mountain to valley, His glory we sing.
Let everything that has breath praise the King,
Forever exalted, our offering.
[Outro: Choir – Chant]
Hallelujah! (Hallelujah!)
Hallelujah! (Hallelujah!)
Let everything that has breath—
Praise the Lord!
Song 19 – The Lord Reigns
(Psalmist / Choir – Majestic rap & anthem)
[Verse 1: Psalmist]
The Lord reigns, robed in majesty and might,
The world is firmly established, it cannot be put to flight.
Your throne was established long ago,
Holiness adorns Your house, this we know.
[Chorus: Choir]
The Lord reigns, let the nations sing,
Glory and honor to our King.
The Lord reigns, let creation cry,
Holiness shines from the throne on high.
[Verse 2: Psalmist]
Let the heavens rejoice, the earth be glad,
Fire goes before Him, making nations sad.
The mountains melt like wax before His face,
Zion hears and rejoices in His grace.
[Bridge: Psalmist – Spoken Flow]
The heavens proclaim His righteousness clear,
All peoples behold, let every ear hear.
You, O Lord, are exalted above,
Crowned with glory, robed in love.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast]
The Lord reigns, let the nations sing,
Glory and honor to our King.
The Lord reigns, let creation cry,
Holiness shines from the throne on high.
[Outro: Choir – Anthemic Chant]
The Lord reigns! (The Lord reigns!)
The Lord reigns! (The Lord reigns!)
Forever and ever His kingdom stands,
Justice and mercy in all the lands.
Song 20 – Songs of the Soul (Finale)
(Full Cast – Finale with layered melodies)
[Verse 1: Full Cast – Unison]
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, heavenly hosts sing,
Praise Father, Son, Spirit, our King.
[Chorus: Choir & Ensemble]
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord,
His steadfast love endures, accord.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord,
Forever exalted, forever adored.
[Verse 2: Psalmist Voices]
From lament to praise, from cry to shout,
Psalms teach our hearts what life’s about.
Through shadowed valleys and mountaintops high,
His mercy sustains, His promise is nigh.
[Bridge: Call & Response – Layered]
🔥 Leader: Selah—pause, reflect, let grace abide,
🔥 Choir: Songs of the soul forever reside.
🔥 Leader: Selah—pause, reflect, His love won’t fade,
🔥 Choir: Glory to God, His truth displayed.
[Final Chorus: Full Cast – Layered Melodies]
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord,
His steadfast love endures, accord.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord,
Forever exalted, forever adored.
[Outro: Full Cast – Anthemic]
Selah—songs of the soul arise,
Echoing praise through endless skies.
Selah—songs of the soul remain,
Forever we worship His holy name.