# I sometimes write lyrics for songs I wish I could make **URL:** \ **Category:** Prayer\ **Created:** [September 27, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-sometimes-write-lyrics-for-songs-i-wish-i-could-make/20626 "2026-09-27T05:16:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheologyNerd](https://forums.crosswalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/96bed5/32.png) [@TheologyNerd](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/TheologyNerd)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-sometimes-write-lyrics-for-songs-i-wish-i-could-make/20626/1 "2026-09-27T05:16:45Z")
Now and then I want to write songs. Unfortunately I am largely unlearned when it comes to playing music, though want to change that; I still write a lot of music. Charles Wesley wrote a hymn titled For a Thousand Tongues, and that was the basis for this particular song. I wanted something deeply reverent, tied to historic Christian hymnody, but also “modern” I am always very nervous about sharing material I write that is often deeply personal. But if the words here are edifying to those who read, then give thanks to our God who is amazing and wonderful. VERSE 1 O! For ten thousand hymns to raise They still would fall too small To tell the wonders of Thy grace Or speak Thy name at all CHORUS So sing, my soul, forever sing Lift high the praises of thy King Proclaim the glory of His name Sing ever of thy God and King Till heaven and earth are made anew VERSE 2 You found me in my wandering When despair was all I knew You turned my mourning into hope And drew my soul to You CHORUS So sing, my soul, forever sing Lift high the praises of thy King Proclaim the glory of His name Sing ever of thy God and King Till heaven and earth are made anew VERSE 3 Let every breath and every beat Of this weary heart become A melody of sweet release O Christ who paid my ransom CHORUS So sing, my soul, forever sing Lift high the praises of thy King Proclaim the glory of His name Sing ever of thy God and King Till heaven and earth are made anew VERSE 4 No choir strong enough to rise No anthem loud enough Could match the mercy of Thy hands Or Thine redeeming love FINAL CHORUS Then sing, my soul, forever sing Lift high the praises of thy King Let every nation join the song To Christ, to whom all praise belongs Till heaven and earth are made anew And all creation sings of You ---
**Author:** ![JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/user_avatar/forums.crosswalk.com/jennylynne/32/6210_2.png) [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-sometimes-write-lyrics-for-songs-i-wish-i-could-make/20626/2 "2026-09-28T09:10:36Z")
> [@TheologyNerd](#): > > Now and then I want to write songs. Unfortunately I am largely unlearned when it comes to playing music, though want to change that; I still write a lot of music. This is amazing 💞 Some of the greatest composers, musicians, and artists in history had no formal training. Love this. ---
**Author:** ![DaughterOfEve24](https://forums.crosswalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@DaughterOfEve24](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/DaughterOfEve24)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-sometimes-write-lyrics-for-songs-i-wish-i-could-make/20626/3 "2026-09-28T14:19:34Z")
Thanks for sharing this! I love how you wrote it in the beautiful tradition of old hymns, yet with a modern twist, as you said. I am not musically gifted either, but I write a lot of poetry. Keep writing! Maybe you can even collaborate with a musician who could put your words to a melody. ---
**Author:** ![Biblican](https://forums.crosswalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@Biblican](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Biblican)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-sometimes-write-lyrics-for-songs-i-wish-i-could-make/20626/4 "2026-09-29T06:45:47Z")
This is a beautiful hymn you wrote. I have the same problem, I can write the lyrics but can’t do the music. Then a friend of mine who was battling stage four colon cancer sent me a song he had done with Suno. I had no idea this type of program existed and I used it to send him a song the Lord had given me when I needed a healing. Since then I have used Suno to do many songs and some are being played on our local Christian radio station. I would encourage you to go and try it. There is a free program, but they wont let you use anything you make on the free program commercially unless you use the paid program, which runs around $96 dollars a year. You can hear some of the songs I did on my youtube channel which is Freedom Truth Studio. Hope this helps. You are gifted, keep writing. ---
**Author:** ![Ladyhawke](https://forums.crosswalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Ladyhawke](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Ladyhawke)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-sometimes-write-lyrics-for-songs-i-wish-i-could-make/20626/5 "2026-10-01T05:50:58Z")
You definitely have a gift for writing songs! The song you chose to share with us is beautifully written. Now to find someone to create the music for it. I’ll keep you in my payers that the Lord will bring that person into you life. Be surebto protect your songs with copywrite before sharing! But keep sharing them. In the right venue someone will see the potential in them & you’ll be on your way. Good luck & God Bless! ---
**Author:** ![TheologyNerd](https://forums.crosswalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/96bed5/32.png) [@TheologyNerd](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/TheologyNerd)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-sometimes-write-lyrics-for-songs-i-wish-i-could-make/20626/6 "2026-10-17T04:00:57Z")
If it’s welcome here, here are a few more songs that I hope will be found edifying: O Thou Who Makes All Things New O Thou who makes all things new Arise in our hearts new life From Calvary’s rocky summit Stands a Cross See our sin and slavery Broken upon His body Christ the Lord has died And life comes to all O Thou who made Heaven and Earth You beheld all was good In Thy image man was made But through one act of vice Was all Creation’s fall O Thou who makes all things new Arise in our hearts new life O Thou who preserved eight through the flood And delivered Israel From Pharaoh’s wicked hand Thou spoke through the prophets Of One who was to come O Thou who makes all things new Arise in our hearts new life O Thou born of Mary’s flesh and womb God the Word Incarnate The Messiah, Son of God Suffered death on Mt. Calvary Arise, O Lord, from Thy tomb! O Thou who makes all things new Arise in our hearts new life O Thou Risen Christ, God and King Ascended to Thy Throne Seated now until the day When Thou shalt bring justice to the earth And make all things new O Thou who makes all things new Arise in our hearts new life