I Will Bless the Lord - Hernandez

This hymn of blessing, was written by American Catholic raised, evangelist convert musician, producer and children's pastor Frank Hernandez (ref). The words are based on Psalm 34.

Copyright was first registered in 1981 by Candle Music.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Hernandez. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes are B_ A G A B_ B c_ B_ a_ d_ with accompanying chords G / Bm7 / C / G / C / G / Am / D.

Sheet music is available for purchase from Lifeway (link below).

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Examples

Choir with backing track - includes lyrics:

Choir with piano:

Singer with click-track:

Choir with band - very restrained concert performance:

Praise chorus - professional recording:

Contemporary praise band:

Choir and soloist with band, includes verses:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

I will bless the Lord and give Him glory,
O, I will bless His name and give Him glory.

1 The Lord is gracious and merciful
Great in kindness and good to all
The Lord is righteous in all His ways
Bless the Lord and give Him praise.

2: He's near to all, who will call on Him.
And loves the righteous, who fear His name.
He'll reign forever as Lord and King.
Lift your voice with praise and sing.