50 Songs: Psalm 93 (The Lord Reigns)

November 19, 2009 in songwriting with 9 Comments

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This is a song right out of Psalm 93 and has some Matthew 8 and 14 references as well. I love the references to the mighty oceans (floods) and crashing waves in Psalm 93. The gist of the Psalm is that God is mightier than even the oceans and that He is eternal. I thought that went hand in hand with Jesus (God with us) walking on the waves (Matthew 14) and also calming the storm (Matthew 8).

The challenge of writing a “The Lord Reigns” song is that it is such a familiar phrase with several popular songs already using the phrase as a hook. I hope this is a fresh take on that phrase for you. I think it’s simple, catchy and singable which is what I strive to write when I write songs for worship.

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Psalm 93 (The Lord Reigns) Key of G (I capo 2 for A)
2009 Russ Hutto

Em D/F# G
You have always been
You will always be
You set the world in place
Am7 D/F#
You are God, You are God

Em D/F# G
You are the eternal One
You are clothed in strength
You are robed in majesty
Am7 D/F#
You are God, You are God

G     G/D# Em D    Asus7(add3)
Your Kingdom reigns forever

Cmaj7     G
The Lord Reigns
Cmaj7     G
The Lord Reigns
Em7     D/F#
The Lord Reigns
C         G
The Lord Reigns

Em D/F# G
You will quiet the storms
You are Lord of the sea
You have walked on the water
Am7 D/F#
You are God, You are God

Em D/F# G
You will silence the wind
You are Lord of the waves
You thunder above them all
Am7 D/F#
You are God, You are God

G G/D# Em D Asus7(add3)
Your Kingdom reigns forever

About Russ Hutto: I live and work in the beautiful Golden Isles region of Southeast Georgia along with my beautiful wife Lydia. You can find me designing in print for WYIM Publications during the week. I'm the Editor of The Worship Community. On the weekends, I'm usually volunteering in the Worship Ministry at St. Simons Community Church or traveling to help smaller churches with Worship Ministry Development. I also help mentor and coach student musicians and singers for our middle and high school ministries. Lastly, I'm an avid CrossFitter (CrossFit Brunswick) and love all things fitness and nutrition.

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9 Responses to “50 Songs: Psalm 93 (The Lord Reigns)”

mandythompson November 19, 2009 at 11:41 am #

TWO this week!? ALRIGHT!!!

Love the melody of the chorus in this. And the imagery.

I’m reading Paul Baloche’s “God Songs” right now. I think you’d dig it.

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Russ Hutto November 19, 2009 at 12:09 pm #

Yeah, you’re the second person that I’ve heard this week recommend God Songs. I’ll check it out. Thanks for the kind words!

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David November 19, 2009 at 4:30 pm #

I like this one a lot Russ. Reminds me of some things Aussie group Sons of Korah have done.

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Russ Hutto November 19, 2009 at 4:32 pm #

Thanks David! Hey what happened to the giant eye of doom?

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David November 19, 2009 at 4:34 pm #

Haha… It freaks too many people out. I was actually getting a few emails about it, let alone blog comments and @replies…

But in your honour…here it is

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Russ Hutto November 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm #

Ahhhhhh! Change it back, change it back!!

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