Inspired strongly by Jewish music and lyrics. Yirushalayim translates as Jerusalem, God's name Jehovah is combined to convey a characteristic or trait (e.g. Jehovah-Tsidkenu = God our Righteousness).
Gospel/Christian Bible-based songs
Music has always been a special joy to me. While still a child I enjoyed classical guitar and piano lessons. While growing up I had opportunity to play for our church youth group. More recently I have begun to write songs. They vary widely in style and are not confined to any one genre. My goal is to please the One who is the song-giver; to honour Him in all I write and play. It is my sincere desire that the Lord uses the music I write to draw people closer to Himself. Wherever you are at in relationship to God, may this music touch your heart and be a blessing to you.
Story behind the song
Based on Matthew 23:39 & Hebrews 8:10-12
Lyrics
CCLI Song No. 3276194
Key: Am
Verse 1
Yirushalayim, bless Jehovah-Elohim
Yirushalayim, bless the Lord, your Creator
Three in One, eternal God; Immanuel, God with us
Yirushalayim, bless the God of Yisrael
Verse 2
Yirushalayim, bless Jehovah-Sabaoth
Yirushalayim, bless your God,
the Lord of Hosts; Adonai, Exalted One; Lion of Judah, Mighty One
Yirushalayim, bless the God of Yisrael
Refrain
Shalom Yisrael, Shalom Yisrael
Hosanna! to the King, to the Son of David
Sing, "Blessed is He who comes, Blessed is He who comes,
"Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord."
Yirushalayim, bless the God of Yisrael.
Verse 3
Yirushalayim, bless Jehovah-Tsidkenu
Yirushalayim, bless the Lord our Righteousness
Root of Jesse, Righteous One; Lamb of God, Holy One.
Yirushalayim, bless the God of Yisrael
Verse 4
Yirushalayim, bless Jehovah-Elohay
Yirushalayim, bless the Lord who is your God
El-Shaddai, the Lord provides.; Rose of Sharon, He cares for me
Yirushalayim, bless the God of Yisrael
Spoken (Hebrews 8:10b - 12):
In that day: "I will put my laws in their minds
and write them on their hearts.
I will be their God and they will be my people.
No longer will a man teach his neighbor,
or a man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,'
because they will all know me,
from the least of them to the greatest.
For I will forgive their wickedness
and will remember their sins no more."
Yirushalayim, bless the God of Yisrael!
