Fujian Christian Lyricist Serves Lord with Hymns

Silhouette of a worshiping figure on the sacred music sheet
Silhouette of a worshiping figure on the sacred music sheet (photo: Pixabay.com)
By Serena TseSeptember 17th, 2024

Christian lyricist, Chen Lianghui wrote the song "We Bless China" to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which has been widely sung online recently.

The four-part harmony "We Bless China" was composed by a male believer, Guo Zhenqiang, and performed by a 50-member sacred music band, “Xinxiang Tianyue.”

Born in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, the lyricist Mr. Chen was once a worker at Zhangzhou Railway Station, while his wife is a devout Christian. Inspired by the Holy Spirit and influenced by his wife, Chen became a Christian and now serves in the Guocuo Church, under Quangang Church in Quanzhou City.

As he became more active in church life, Chen also began to serve as a church committee member. Over the past five years, he has composed various hymns in his spare time, including "Man Must Fear the Lord" and "Trust in Jesus and You Will Be Saved."

Chen's pieces are regularly performed by the Guocuo Choir of Quangang Church during Sunday services and sung by choirs of distinct churches in Quangang District. Additionally, professional musicians are sometimes hired to perform and produce videos for spreading the gospel across diverse platforms.

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