Psalms 146:1-5

[Intro – gentle church organ, soft tambourine shake] Lift my voice to the One who reigns Praise shall be my endless gain [Verse 1 – warm organ chords, subtle bass line] Praise the Lord, oh my soul I’ll praise Him while I still have breath Don’t put your trust in mortal men Their power fades, their days are death [Chorus – swelling choir harmonies, steady drum beat] Blessed is the one whose hope rests in the Lord The Maker of heaven and earth, sea and shore He lifts the lowly, feeds the hungry Breaks the chains of the prisoner’s story [Verse 2 – layered piano, soft vocal ad-libs] The Lord gives justice to the oppressed He sets the captive soul at rest He opens eyes for the blind to see He lifts the bowed-down heart with glee [Chorus – intensified choir, brighter organ swells] Blessed is the one whose hope rests in the Lord The Maker of heaven and earth, sea and shore He watches over the faithful ones His love endures when all else is done [Bridge – stripped-back piano, intimate vocal] Don’t lean on kings or mortal might Their breath departs, their light grows night But the Lord’s salvation lasts forever His truth will stand through every endeavor [Solo – soulful saxophone, warm reverb] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus – full choir and band, triumphant energy] Blessed is the one whose hope rests in the Lord The Maker of heaven and earth, sea and shore He gives strength to the weary soul His grace will make the broken whole [Outro – fading organ, soft choir hum] Praise the Lord, oh my soul His love will never grow old