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.
Hear it echo from the valley to the sky
It's the heartbeat of the dead now raised to life
Nothing can stop the sound, God be lifted high
The songs of the people will rise
Hear the broken, see the helpless find the way
From the darkness to the light in Jesus' name
Sinners and saints all sing, God be glorified
The songs of the people will rise
The songs of the people will rise
A Mighty Fortress, the Solid Rock
Holy, holy, how great Thou art
Blessed Redeemer, be glorified
Hallelujah, the songs of the people will rise
The songs of the people will rise
Glory, glory, holy, holy
You are worthy, amen
Glory, glory, holy, holy
You are worthy, amen
Hallelu, hallelujah, hallelu, hallelujah