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.
Still my soul be still
And do not fear
Though winds of change may rage tomorrow
God is at your side
No longer dread
The fires of unexpected sorrow
God you are my god
And I will trust in you and not be shaken
Lord of peace renew
A steadfast spirit within me
To rest in you alone
Still my soul be still
Do not be moved
By lesser lights and fleeting shadows
Hold onto his ways
With shield of faith
Against temptations flaming arrows
Still my soul be still
Do not forsake
The truth you learned in the beginning
Wait upon the lord
And hope will rise as stars appear when day is dimming