Lament – Hymnicity

The Church’s Lament

September 4, 2018November 5, 2026 David WardHymns

God’s model song-book for congregational singing – the Psalms – is full of a wide variety of musical and literary genres. One of the most neglected among today’s published songs is lament. Lament was an important part of gathered worship […]

We Cry to Jesus

August 6, 2018November 5, 2026 David WardHymns

This song is inspired by Psalm 44, which both acknowledges God’s redemptive power but also struggle to still believe when afflicted. The memories of God’s faithfulness to past generations fueled their faith-filled cry that God might not reject them forever. […]