Psalms 61

Which worship songs are based on Psalms 61?

  1. Lead Me to That Rock — Hezekiah Walker (2013) Psalms 61:1-3

    The song closely reproduces these three verses, following their sequence from a plea for God's attention to a request for elevated refuge and remembrance of divine protection. Its wording follows the King James Version with minor adaptations and repetition.

  2. Higher Than I — Sons Of Sunday (2025) Psalms 61:2

    The phrase 'Lead me to the Rock' directly references the metaphor of God as a refuge and stronghold found in Psalm 61, where the psalmist seeks shelter from overwhelming circumstances.

  3. When All the World Falls — Patrick Ryan Clark (2011) Psalms 61:2

    The bridge closely reproduces the psalmist's appeal from the earth's farthest reaches and request to be led to an elevated rock of refuge.

  4. Always Faithful — Allie Paige (2018) Psalms 61:2-4

    The combined images of God as an elevated rock, a secure refuge, and protective wings closely align with David’s prayer for shelter in this psalm.

  5. I Can Go to the Rock — Chicago Mass Choir (2008) Psalms 61:2-3

    The song combines approaching God as a protective rock with identifying him as a fortified refuge. This pairing closely matches the adjacent images in David's prayer, applied here to Jesus.

  6. Safe Retreat — Kings Kaleidoscope (2017) Psalms 61:2-3

    The song’s central portrayal of God as an elevated, secure refuge amid overwhelming danger closely follows David’s description of God as his shelter and fortified tower.

  7. Lead Me to the Rock — Janet Paschal (2007) Psalms 61:2-3

    The central petition directly reproduces Psalm 61:2's request for guidance to an elevated rock. The accompanying refuge and protective tower imagery also closely follows verse 3.

  8. You & I — Beckah Shae (2012) Psalms 61:3

    The paired descriptions of God as a refuge and a fortified tower closely reproduce the distinctive combination in this verse.

  9. Always On His Mind — 11th Hour (2019) Psalms 61:3

    The song’s paired depiction of Jesus as both refuge and fortified tower closely follows the psalmist’s image of God as secure protection in danger.

  10. All I Want — I.D.O.4. (2021) Psalms 61:4

    The combined imagery of seeking shelter beneath God's wings and desiring to remain in his sanctuary closely reflects David's prayer for refuge and residence in God's tent.

Psalms 61 (King James Version)

1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

6 Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.