La música cristiana es de origen judío: la liturgia musical de la sinagoga, en particular el canto psalmódico de los judíos como unidad poética musical, fue un legado preciado transmitido del Israel antiguo al cristianismo primitivo, como forma de manifestar tanto a nivel personal como comunitario las creencias religiosas y la fe en Dios.
Lord I cry, "Maranatha", Lord I sing, "Hallelujah"
Lord You are higher than exalted, Where You are is where I want to be
I lift my eyes to your Throne
I lift my voice to You alone in worship, in worship
And You turn your ear to me, draw near to me
Hold me when I am in need
And my lips will sing your praise, my heart's been set ablaze
The glory of your face will I see
It's all because of You Lord Jesus Christ, in all that I do, in all of my life
I'll worship You, I'll honor You, I'll love You because You first loved me
Now You're there in the splendor of your holiness
Hear this prayer, Father grant my one request
For this child, who one day soon we'll see face to face
Take and guide, and shower down your sweet, sweet grace
I spread my hands before your throne
I live my life for You alone, as worship, as worship