This is a fabulous collection of new hymns – each of the 150 psalms inspiring an accessible, modern text to be sung to a well-known hymn tune. Martin Leckebusch has approached this enormous task with intelligence and sensitivity, producing texts of beauty and depth for today's Church.

With suggested hymn tunes, enlightening notes and comprehensive indexing, this will prove to be an enduring collection which unlocks the songs of our heritage for a new generation.

EXTRACT
PSALM 8
A hallmark and a signature

Your majesty is splendid, Lord,
surpassing all that you have made –
a hallmark and a signature,
throughout the universe displayed. 

To children you reveal delights
unseen by jaded adult eyes –
how eagerly they sound your praise,
enthralled by every new surprise.

And when we pause to contemplate
the vastness of the galaxy,
in hushed amazement we recall
how you enfold us constantly. 

For we enjoy an honoured place,
confirming our eternal worth: 
exalted over birds and beasts,
and charged to care for all the earth. 

A hallmark and a signature
throughout the universe displayed –
your majesty is splendid, Lord,
surpassing all that you have made! 

Metre: 88 88 (LM)
Gonfalon Royal, Bow Brickhill