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.
Bring me my books and my overcoat
Winter's not far down that road
These days grow short
And the truth won't let me go
Chorus:
I'm taking on Timothy's burden
Not ashamed to wear these chains
If I suffer things uncertain
I'm gonna count my loss for gain
I'm taking on Timothy's burden
The grip of eternity on my heart
And the voice of a true faithful friend
Are pulling me back to my first love again
Repeat Chorus
I'm taking on Timothy's burden
Set free to run this race
And I bear God's testimony
I'm a prisoner of His grace
I'm taking on Timothy's burden
I've got the truth inside
Though I suffer things uncertain
I'll keep the faith
And fight the fight
I'm taking on Timothy's burden
Oh yes I am
I'm taking on Timothy's burden
I'll keep the faith
And I'll fight the fight
Here's my life