Psalm 48 | The City of the Great King Blues

** Psalm 48 is a song of praise written by the sons of Korah, a group of Levitical musicians in ancient Israel. It celebrates the majesty and strength of Jerusalem (Mount Zion), the city of the Great King-God Himself. This psalm is a declaration of God's glory, His steadfast protection, and the eternal security of His people. It emphasizes the beauty of Zion, not just as a physical location but as a symbol of God's unshakable presence among His people.

** Original Text (WEB):
1 Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised,
in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
2 Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth,
is Mount Zion, on the north sides,
the city of the great King.
3 God has shown himself in her citadels as a refuge.

4 For, behold, the kings assembled themselves,
they passed by together.
5 They saw it, then they were amazed.
They were dismayed.
They hurried away.
6 Trembling took hold of them there,
pain, as of a woman in travail.
7 With the east wind, you break the ships of Tarshish.

8 As we have heard, so we have seen,
in the city of Yahweh of Armies, in the city of our God.
God will establish it forever. Selah.
9 We have thought about your loving kindness, God,
in the middle of your temple.
10 As is your name, God,
so is your praise to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is full of righteousness.
11 Let Mount Zion be glad!
Let the daughters of Judah rejoice,
because of your judgments.

12 Walk about Zion, and go around her.
Number its towers.
13 Notice her bulwarks.
Consider her palaces,
that you may tell it to the next generation.
14 For this God is our God forever and ever.
He will be our guide even to death.

Lyrics: Psalm 48 | The City of the Great King Blues
[Soulful intro with guitar and organ fills]

[Instrumental intro]
[Slow, steady build-guitar bends, soft bassline, and light percussion]

[Verse 1]
Great is Yahweh, He's worthy of our praise,
In the city of our God, His glory lights our days.
High upon His mountain, His holy place divine,
Zion stands eternal, the joy of all mankind.
(Oh, the joy of all mankind-yeah, yeah!)

[Chorus]
The City of the Great King, where His power reigns true,
His walls are unshaken; His mercy breaks through.
Walk around Zion, feel the strength in her stone,
Forever our God, forever on His throne.
(Forever on His throne, yeah!)

[Verse 2]
The kings came together, they thought they could defy,
But they saw His glory-fear made their courage die.
They ran like the wind, their hearts torn apart,
The Lord crushed their pride; He shattered their hearts.
(Yeah, He shattered their hearts!)

[Bridge]
"As we have heard, so now we've seen,
In the city of Yahweh, where His love has been.
God's Word stands forever, His promises hold,
Zion will not falter-she's more precious than gold."
(Oh, yeah, precious as gold!)

[Chorus]
The City of the Great King, where His power reigns true,
His walls are unshaken; His mercy breaks through.
Walk around Zion, feel the strength in her stone,
Forever our God, forever on His throne.
(Forever on His throne!)

[Verse 3]
We've thought of Your kindness, Lord, in Your holy courts,
Your name and Your glory fill all the earth's reports.
Your hand is full of justice; Your love will never fade,
Mount Zion rejoices; Your righteousness displayed!
(Yeah, Your righteousness displayed!)

[Breakdown]
[Slow and soft, almost spoken over soft guitar]
Walk about Zion, count her towers so tall,
Feel the strength of her walls, her story says it all.
This city is eternal, her foundation won't fall,
Forever our refuge-God is over it all.

[Build back into full music]

[Outro Chorus]
The City of the Great King, where His power reigns true,
His walls are unshaken; His mercy breaks through.
Walk around Zion, her glory stands strong,
Forever our God, forever our song.
(Oh yeah, forever our God, forever our song!)

[Soft Refrain]
[Fading with soulful guitar riffs]
Forever our God, forever our guide,
Through the depths of the valley, to the mountains so high.
Forever our God, forever our guide,
Even through death, He walks by our side.
(Oh, He walks by our side, yeah, yeah…)

[Instrumental Outro]
[Slow fade with deep, bluesy guitar bends and organ swells.]

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