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.
I took a long long walk by the river at a quite peaceful talk with my Lord
He found my heart heavy with troubles but our talk seemed to lighten my load
My Jesus has broad shoulders his back is stronger than mine
He was there the first time I called him he'll be there anyplace anytime
[ dobro ]
Now it's true that I've still got some troubles but since Jesus and I had our talk
I found peace of mind and contentment I'm so glad in his presence to walk
My Jesus has broad shoulders...
[ banjo ]
So I peek on the right road to heaven for the way that he showed me is clear
And no matter what happens tomorrow if I need him I know he'll be there
My Jesus has broad shoulders...