URC Psalmody s Heidelberg Catechism Series Catechism-to-Psalter Index by Michael R. Kearney June 25 th, 2014 For many years, old Dutch psalters included a special index in the back correlating each Lord s Day of the Heidelberg Catechism to psalms with similar subjects and themes. Now URC Psalmody presents a modern spin on this tradition. Below is a list of blue 1959/1976 CRC Psalter Hymnal psalm selections which we ve connected to the Catechism s Lord s Days in our weekly series. L. D. Theme No. Psalm Psalter Hymnal selection 22 16 When in the night I meditate 114 65 Praise waits for Thee in Zion 1 Your Only Comfort 132 71 From days of early youth, O God 288 139 Lord, Thou hast searched me 289 139 All that I am I owe to Thee 19 14 The God who sits enthroned on high 2 The Law of God Tells Me 29 19 Jehovah s perfect law 45 25 Grace and truth shall mark the way 1 1 That man is blest who, fearing God 3 Unless We Are Born Again 13 8 Lord, our Lord, Thy glorious Name 70 40 Thy tender mercies, O my Lord 8 5 O Jehovah, hear my words 4 But He Is Also Just 61 36 The trespass of the wicked man 94 51 God, be merciful to me 294 143 Lord, hear me in distress 90 49 Hear this, all ye people, hear 5 By Ourselves or by Another 182 94 O Lord, Thou Judge of all the earth 274 130 From the depths do I invoke Thee 67 38 Lord, in Thy wrath rebuke me not 135 72 Christ shall have dominion 6 Who Is This Mediator? 146 77 O God, most holy are Thy ways 171 89 In vision to His saints God spake 191 98 Sing, sing a new song to Jehovah 300 145 The Lord upholds the faltering feet 55 32 How blest is he whose trespass 72 40 Before Thy people I confess 7 True Faith 228 116 I love the Lord, the fount of life and grace 250 119 Deceit and falsehood I abhor 256 119 Though mighty foes assail me, Lord 287 138 With all my heart will I record 8 How God Has Revealed Himself 3 2 Wherefore do the nations rage This material may be freely copied and distributed with attribution June, 2013 URC Psalmody: Discussing the union of text and music in the singing of God s Word http://urcpsalmody.wordpress.com/
95 51 Gracious God, my heart renew 206 104 My soul, bless the Lord! 102 55 O God, give Thou ear to my plea 137 73 In doubt and temptation I rest, Lord 9 My God and Father 183 95 O come before the Lord, our King 205 103 The tender love a father has 244 119 Thou, Lord, hast dealt well with Thy servant 260 121 To the hills I lift mine eyes 23 16 To Thee, O Lord, I fly 52 30 O Lord, by Thee delivered 10 Not by Chance 140 73 O God, how good Thou art 169 89 My song forever shall record 281 135 O praise ye the name of Jehovah 290 139 O Lord, mine inmost heart and thought 110 62 My soul in silence waits for God 11 He Saves Us from Our Sins 184 95 Now with joyful exultation 192 98 Unto God our Savior 226 115 Not unto us, O Lord of heaven 33 21 Now the king in Thy strength shall be joyful 35 22 All ye that fear Jehovah s Name 12 I Share in His Anointing 83 45 O royal bride, give heed 221 110 The Lord unto His Christ has said 243 119 Thou art my portion, Lord 49 27 O Lord, regard me when I cry 13 To Be His Very Own 201 103 O my soul, bless thou Jehovah 277 132 Gracious Lord, remember David 14 In All Things Like Us 172 89 My mouth shall sing for aye 34 22 My God, my God, I cry to Thee 15 He Shouldered the Curse 126 69 Save me, O God, because the floods 147 77 I thought upon the days of old 213 107 Rebels, who had dared to show 38 23 The Lord s my Shepherd, I ll not want 16 All the Way to Death 91 49 Dust to dust, the mortal dies 190 98 Sing a new song to Jehovah 293 142 To God my earnest voice I raise 24 17 Lord, hear the right, regard my cry 17 He Has Overcome Death 125 68 O Lord, Thou hast ascended 160 84 Lord God of hosts, in mercy 267 125 All who, with heart confiding 42 24 Ye gates, lift your heads 18 There for Our Good 87 47 All nations, clap your hands 124 68 God shall arise and by His might 170 89 Almighty God, Thy lofty throne 2
19 This Glory of Christ our Head 20 Concerning the Holy Spirit 21 A Community Chosen for Eternal Life 22 Raised by the Power of Christ 23 Right with God 24 A Gift of Grace 25 Holy Signs and Seals 26 Washed with Christ s Blood and Spirit 27 The Mark of the Covenant 28 United More and More 29 This Visible Sign and Pledge 30 Completely Forgiven 89 48 Within Thy temple, Lord 129 69 Thy lovingkindness, Lord, is good and free 151 79 In Thy heritage the heathen 189 97 Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad 307 149 Ye who His temple throng 74 42 As the hart, about to falter 173 90 Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling-place 235 119 How blessed are the perfect in the way 37 22 Amid the thronging worshippers 116 65 Forth from Thy courts, Thy sacred dwelling 161 84 O Lord of hosts, to Thee I cry 264 122 My heart was glad to hear 273 130 From out the depths I cry, O Lord, to Thee 62 36 Thy mercy and Thy truth, O Lord 138 73 In sweet communion, Lord, with Thee 198 102 Thou, O Lord, art God alone 232 118 O praise the Lord, for He is good 44 25 Lord, I lift my soul to Thee 65 37 The good man s steps are led aright 212 107 Praise the Lord, for He is good 2 1 Blest is he who loves God s precepts 20 15 Who, O Lord, with Thee abiding 240 119 Teach me, O Lord, Thy way of truth 303 147 O sing ye Hallelujah 54 31 How great the goodness kept in store 109 61 O God, regard my humble plea 164 86 Lord, my petition heed 202 103 Mindful of our human frailty 96 51 O God, the God that saveth me 134 72 His wide dominion shall extend 209 105 Unto the Lord lift thankful voices 278 133 How good and pleasant is the sight 150 78 Let children hear the mighty deeds 210 105 O praise the Lord, His deeds make known 222 111 O give the Lord wholehearted praise 58 34 The Lord I will at all times bless 111 63 O Lord, my God, most earnestly 155 81 Now to God, our Strength and Savior 39 23 My shepherd is the Lord my God 186 95 Sing to the Lord, the rock of our salvation 200 103 O bless the Lord, my soul, with all thy power 93 50 Thus speaks the Lord to wicked men 128 69 Though I am poor and sorrowful 3
31 The Keys of the Kingdom 32 To Be Like Himself 33 Wholehearted Joy 34 Our Relation to God 35 Commanded in His Word 36 With Reverence and Awe 37 Promoting Truth and Trustworthiness 38 The Eternal Sabbath 39 In Authority over Me 40 All Such Are Murder 41 Temples of the Holy Spirit 42 He Forbids All Greed 43 I Should Love the Truth 196 101 Of mercy and of justice 483 22 Come, ye that fear Jehovah 71 40 I waited for the Lord Most High 214 107 Men who walk in folly s way 271 129 Through all the years, may Israel say 120 66 Come, all ye people, bless our God 174 90 O teach Thou us to count our days 180 92 It is good to sing Thy praises 230 116 What shall I render to the Lord 47 26 Be Thou my Judge, O righteous Lord 57 33 Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice 187 96 Sing to the Lord, sing His praise 122 68 Let God arise and by His might 236 119 How blest the perfect in the way 282 135 Exalt the Lord, His praise proclaim 32 20 Jehovah hear thee in thy grief 86 47 Praise the Lord, ye lands 185 95 O come and to Jehovah sing 12 8 O Lord our Lord, in all the earth 56 33 Jehovah from His throne on high 304 148 Hallelujah, praise Jehovah 59 34 Ye children, come, give ear to me 106 58 Do ye, O men, speak righteousness 251 119 I have followed truth and justice 7 4 On the good and faithful 88 48 The Lord is great; with worthy praise 159 84 O Lord of hosts, how lovely 149 78 My people, give ear, attend to my word 245 119 Thou who didst make and fashion me 269 127 Unless the Lord the house shall build 101 55 On God alone my soul relies 158 83 O God, no longer hold Thy peace 220 109 O God, whom I delight to praise 258 120 I cried to God in my distress 15 10 O why so far removed, O Lord 82 45 A goodly theme is mine 98 53 Fools in their heart have said 11 7 Jehovah, my God, on Thy help I depend 64 37 A little that the righteous hold 136 73 God loveth the righteous 157 82 There where the judges gather 17 12 Help, Lord, for those who love Thee fail 60 35 Be Thou my Helper in the strife 4
44 Only a Small Beginning 45 The Most Important Part 46 Childlike Awe 47 Always Honored and Praised 48 All in All 49 Your Will Alone is Good 50 The Only Source of Everything Good 51 Because of Christ s Blood 52 This Is Sure to Be 63 37 Fret not thyself, nor envious be 97 52 O mighty man, why wilt thou boast 152 79 Remember not, O God 237 119 How shall the young direct their way 248 119 How I love Thy law, O Lord 272 130 Out of the depths of sadness 43 25 Unto Thee, O Lord Jehovah 50 28 O Lord, to Thee I cry 117 65 Before Thee, Lord, a people waits 119 66 O all ye peoples, bless our God 299 145 O Lord, Thou art my God and King 181 93 Jehovah sits enthroned 204 103 O come, my soul, bless thou the Lord 231 117 Praise Jehovah, all ye nations 261 121 I lift up mine eyes to the mountains 92 50 The mighty God, Jehovah, speaks 194 99 Jehovah reigns in majesty 280 134 O bless our God with one accord 36 22 The ends of all the earth shall hear 133 72 O God, to Thine anointed King 166 87 Zion, founded on the mountains 247 119 Forever settled in the heavens 253 119 O Lord, Thy perfect righteousness 305 148 Praise the Lord in heavenly places 219 108 My heart is fixed, O God 259 121 Unto the hills I lift mine eyes 301 146 Hallelujah, praise Jehovah 46 25 Lord, to me Thy ways make known 163 85 Lord, Thou hast greatly blessed our land 229 116 I love the Lord, for my request 26 18 Since with my God with perfect heart 69 39 With firm resolve I held my peace 105 57 O God, be merciful to me 121 67 O God, to us show mercy 310 150 Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 488 72 Now blessed be Jehovah God 5