‘O Worship the King’ (Chris Toml

This hymn, a staple of worship in the church I grew up in, has a complicated history. The lyrics can be traced back to 1561. The music goes back to 1621, and was given a durable form by Johann Haydn early in the 19th century.

I don’t know how many versions of it there are now, but I hope you like this spirited modern adaptation by Chris Tomlin.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Encore, ‘O Worship the King’

I’m feeling kind of cast down this morning, but this is a hymn which never fails to ease my soul–O Worship the King, a wonderful old 19th century hymn, melody by Johann Haydn (Franz “Papa” Haydn’s brother), performed beautifully by Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band.

May the Lord strength us this day. All of us.