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.
There comes a time for everyone, when you've got to take a stand
There is so much more to this life, there's a higher plan
So loosen up your voices and hear the church bells ring
There is a melody that can make the heavens sing
Chorus:
I'll sing along
The heavens open up it's the salvation song
(repeat)
Everytime I turn around
There seems to be a frown upon your face
So open up your heart and let the light of joy come in
You can make a decision, it is yours to be made
Chorus
Joy to the world, every boy and girl
Joy to the world, every boy and girl
If you're thinking there is a brighter day to come
You are right my friend, there is everyday and then some