Note: this hymn has been updated, so I am republishing this post.
I am thrilled to recommend a new hymn collaboration between Pastor Chris Anderson and Dr. Paul Jones. This is truly a wonderful example of a modern hymn that continues in a long tradition of rich hymnody.
The text is profound doctrinally, intentionally gospel-centered, and joyfully Christ-exalting. The tune supports the text brilliantly. It is harmonically fresh and structurally sound. Like the text, it is not immediately accessible; it is a deep well to which a worshiper can come often for a refreshing drink.
Best of all, the hymn is free for use, truly a ministry to Christ’s Church. I urge you to download the hymn and teach it to your congregation.
This is a hymn that is bound to stand the test of time.
- Praise Our Savior, Jesus Christ—sheet music (pdf)
- Praise Our Savior, Jesus Christ—sample (mp3)
- Praise Our Savior, Jesus Christ—introduction and doctrinal notes
About Scott Aniol
Scott Aniol is the founder and Executive Director of Religious Affections Ministries. He is director of doctoral worship studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he teaches courses in ministry, worship, hymnology, aesthetics, culture, and philosophy. He is the author of Worship in Song: A Biblical Approach to Music and Worship, Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World, and By the Waters of Babylon: Worship in a Post-Christian Culture, and speaks around the country in churches and conferences. He is an elder in his church in Fort Worth, TX where he resides with his wife and four children. Views posted here are his own and not necessarily those of his employer.
