Psalms 146:1-5

[Intro – gentle organ arpeggios, faint choir hum] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – warm organ, light shaker rhythm] Praise the Lord, my soul, let my heart sing Praise my God as long as I have breath Don’t put your trust in mortal kings Their power fades, their days are fleeting death [Pre-Chorus – swelling choir harmonies, soft bassline] Their breath departs, they return to dust Their plans and hopes all turn to rust But the Lord’s love lasts from age to age He upholds the weak, turns rage to stage [Chorus 1 – full choir, uplifting organ, steady drum beat] Blessed is the one whose hope is in the Lord The Maker of heaven, earth, and sea He guards the paths of the faithful word He sets the captive spirit free [Post-Chorus – wordless choir hum, fading organ] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 2 – piano accompaniment, intimate vocals] He gives food to those who hunger and cry He clothes the naked under the sky He sets the prisoners free from their chains He opens eyes to the blind’s hidden gains [Pre-Chorus 2 – layered vocals, building organ] He lifts the lowly from the dust and ash He crowns them with glory, makes their feet dash He watches over the strangers and weak He defends the orphan, makes the widow speak [Chorus 2 – intensified choir, driving drums, soaring organ] Blessed is the one whose hope is in the Lord The Maker of heaven, earth, and sea He guards the paths of the faithful word He sets the captive spirit free [Bridge – sparse piano, quiet vocals, building tension] The Lord reigns forever, his throne stands tall His kingdom never falls, never fades Put your hope in him, hear his gentle call Let your soul in his love be laid [Solo – soulful organ melody, choir ad-libs] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus – full gospel ensemble, maximum passion] Blessed is the one whose hope is in the Lord The Maker of heaven, earth, and sea He guards the paths of the faithful word He sets the captive spirit free [Outro – fading organ, soft choir whisper] Praise the Lord, my soul, forevermore His love will guide me to the shore