Speak, O Lord

by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

Theology & Meaning

A prayer asking God to speak through Scripture to transform the listener's heart and mind—to take the written Word and make it living and active. Getty and Townend's theology of Scripture anchors the prayer in the Holy Spirit's role in illuminating what is already inspired.

Worship Leadership Tips

Excellent as a prayer before the sermon or Scripture reading. Also works as a response song after a message on the Word of God. The lyric models the right posture before Scripture—hungry, open, expecting transformation rather than mere information.

Arrangement Tips

Piano-led with acoustic guitar. Simple, unhurried. The arrangement should model the listening posture of the text—patient and receptive rather than driving and assertive. Light pads. Avoid percussion. End quietly to transition into Scripture reading or sermon.

Scripture References

2 Timothy 3:16-17
Psalm 119:105
Hebrews 4:12

Themes

Word Of God Scripture Prayer Formation Transformation

Tags

Word Of God Prayer Scripture Getty Townend Slow Pre Sermon Formation