Written in 2023 and in use at Emmanuel Church Durham, this is an upbeat gathering song to declare that we 'Enter his gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise'.
A re-imagining of Henry F Lyte's classic Praise My Soul the King of Heaven for a more contemporary setting, with a bit of call and response in the verse and a congregational chorus added.
Looking to God in our situations. Holding on to Him through trial, battle, and every stage of life. A prayer of trust and faith, even now, in the middle of trials.
"God is good, His love endures forever" in Hebrew is the shortest song in the bible.
In 2 Chronicles when Solomon dedicated the temple to God, many musicians in the band played a fanfare on trumpets & other instruments, and as the crowd sang these words the temple was filled like a cloud with the glory of God.
Later in the book the song is used again after Jehoshaphat was told "You will not have to fight this battle ... Do not be afraid ... The Lord will be with you."