Songs We Sing

Throughout the year, participants at Steps in Time events often gather in song. Some selections are traditional Christian hymns and doxologies, while others have become cherished customs within our community. We sing them to mark special occasions, conclude gatherings with thanksgiving, and strengthen the bonds of friendship that unite us.


The lyrics below are provided so that everyone, whether longtime participant or first-time attendee, can join in confidently as we share these enduring songs together.

The Doxology

The Doxology is a beloved hymn of gratitude and praise to God whose familiar words have united Christians in worship for centuries.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Text in the public domain.

Gloria Patri

The Gloria Patri is an ancient Christian doxology that glorifies the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and connects us to the historic faith shared by generations of believers.

Glory be to the Father,

and to the Son,

and to the Holy Ghost;


As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen, Amen.

Text in the public domain.

Blessed the Man That Fears Jehovah

Based on Psalm 128, this hymn celebrates God's blessing upon faithful households and communities. Its themes of family, gratitude, and divine blessing resonate with the values we seek to cultivate within our fellowship.

Blessed the man that fears Jehovah And that walketh in His ways;

Thou shalt eat of thy hands' labor And be prospered all thy days.

Like a vine with fruit abounding In thy house thy wife is found,

And like olive plants thy children, Compassing thy table round,

And like olive plants thy children, Compassing thy table round.


Lo, on him that fears Jehovah Shall this blessedness attend;

For Jehovah out of Zion Shall to thee His blessing send.

Thou shalt see Jerus'lem prosper All thy days till life shall cease;

Thou shalt see thy children's children, Unto Israel be peace,

Thou shalt see thy children's children, Unto Israel be peace.

Psalm 128B from The Book of Psalms for Singing @ Crown & Covenant Publications. Used with permission.

We are grateful for the rich heritage of psalm singing preserved in The Book of Psalms for Singing. If you would like to explore many more psalm settings beyond those sung at Steps in Time events, we encourage you to purchase a copy from Crown & Covenant Publications.