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.
When I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil
Thy rod and Thy staff
They comfort me all of my days
And all my lonely nights
Surely goodness and Your mercy
Will follow me all the days of my life
And I will dwell in the house
I will dwell in the house
I will dwell
In the house of the Lord forever
Forever and ever
And ever
And ever
And ever
And ever
Shadows lurk over my shoulder
Looking to ensnare
I won't ever have to worry
Because I'm in Your care
When I feel I've been deserted
And no one is around
I won't ever feel forgotten
Because in You I'm found
I can be safe from harm and danger
From things that scare me
Because You are always there
And I will dwell in the house
I will dwell in the house
I will dwell
In the house of the Lord forever