Psalm 93 speaks of God’s majesty. The first two verses are what you might expect–the Lord reigns, is strong, is on the throne, and is eternal. But verses 3-4 take it up a notch, portraying the sea and crashing waves as praising God’s majesty. But wait… as mighty as the sea is, God is mightier still. It’s really breathtaking imagery.
I decided a modal, somewhat Medieval style would fit the majestic message of this Psalm. I especially like the “lifted up” section with its melody climbing higher and higher.
1. The Lord God reigns,
in majesty adorned;
in majesty and power, our God is robed.
Forever sure,
the world is ever sure;
forever sure when God is on the throne.
Lifted up,
the sea has lifted up;
the sea has lifted up its mighty waves.
Higher still,
still higher is the might;
still higher is the grandeur of our God.
2. The Lord God reigns,
in holiness adorned;
in holy light has decked the temple courts.
Forever sure,
your word is ever sure.
Forever sure, the mighty word of God.