Perhaps you’re wondering…

  • Why should we sing the Psalms?
  • Why are you writing new metrical versions of the Psalms?
  • Why do all of your Psalms end with Christ?

We’re glad you asked! Consider these answers from Joe Tyrpak.

You will also profit from Joe’s sermon, Psalms: The God-Breathed Hymnbook.

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Permission for Use

Official permission to use the hymns posted at ChurchWorksMedia.com (including the reproduction of texts and/or musical scores for corporate use) is granted under the following conditions: (a) the hymns are not to be altered in any way, (b) the hymns are to be distributed free of charge, and (c) recognition is to be given to the author and composer. If the hymns are to be used in a formal publication (such as an audio recording, hymnbook, or any project which will be sold), please email your request to pastorchris(at)tricountybible.org for permission before use.

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Psalm 1—O How Vast the Blessings (Text by Joe Tyrpak; Tune by James Mountain)

Full Page / Half Page / Text / Notes & Discussion / Midi (Wye Valley)

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Psalm 8—How Awesome Is Your Name (Text by Joe Tyrpak; Tune: Gesangbuch der Herzogl, Württemberg, 1784)

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Psalm 19—Heavens Shout God’s Matchless Glory (Text by Joe Tyrpak; Tune by James Mountain)

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Psalm 23—The Lord’s My Shepherd (Text by Joe Tyrpak; Traditional Tune)

Full Page / Half Page / Text / Notes & Discussion / Midi (O WALY WALY)

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Psalm 46—God Is Our Strength and Refuge (Text by Joe Tyrpak; Tune by Samuel Wesley)

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Psalm 51—I Plead for Grace (Text by Joe Tyrpak; Tune by Frederick Atkinson)

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