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.
The Lord is lifted up
In majesty and praise
The earth beholds and bows before
The wonder of His grace
The Lord is lifted up
Above creation reigns
While earthly kingdoms rise and fall
His holiness remains
God's holiness remains
Chorus:
The Lord is lifted up
All creation joins in praise
The Lord is lifted up
Every nation stand and praise Him
Praise Him
The Lord is high and lifted up
The Lord is lifted up
The Lord is lifted up
The heavens tell the earth
His excellence is evident
His works declare His worth
God's works declare His worth
Chorus