This is short, heartfelt worship song about loving and praising God.
It was written in 1976(*) by American musician, author and poet, Laurie Klein, nee Brendemuehl (b 1950) when she was a young mother with few resources (source). It was first published in 1978 by House of Mercy Music. Since then it has been covered by a very wide range of artists, and been used as a worship song in churches of many different denominations.
With meter 9.9.8.10, the tune is sometimes also called I LOVE YOU LORD. It has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes are D G GG DG A B B_, with accompanying chords D / G / F / D7 / G.
The song can be extended using other verbs eg "I trust you lord ... " and "I serve you Lord ..." if required - although these are not in the published original version.
(*) 1976 according to the author. Some sources say 1974 or 1978.
Piano/Vocal/Chords - as performed by Petra
To worship You oh, my soul, rejoice!
Take joy my King in what You hear
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.
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Piano/Vocal/Chords - as performed by Petra
Examples
Choir unaccopanied
Small group with band, professional recording, words on-screen
Singer with electronic keyboard
Choir with piano, concert performance
Singer with guitar - large open air worship event
Singer with band, professional recording
Small group with rhythm-led band
Instrumental - guitar, words on-screen
Instrumental - words on-screen
Lyrics
I love you, Lord, and I lift my voiceTo worship You oh, my soul, rejoice!
Take joy my King in what You hear
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.
I love this song!
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