EL SHADDAI

Composer: Michael Card

Michael Card (born April 11, 1957) is an American Christian singer-songwriter, musician, author, and radio host from Franklin, Tennessee. He is best known for his contributions in contemporary Christian music, which couple folk-style melodies and instrumentation with lyrics that stem from intensive study of the Bible. Since his debut in 1981, he has sold more than 4 million albums and has written 19 No. 1 singles. He has also authored several books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner A Sacred Sorrow. Card was born in Madison, Tennessee as the son of a doctor and grandson of a Baptist minister. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biblical Studies from Western Kentucky University, and was awarded the university's "Distin… Go to person page >

Composer: John Thompson

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Tune Information

Title: EL SHADDAI
Composer: Michael Card (1981)
Composer: John Thompson (1981)
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 23443 25434 32123
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1981 Mole End Music

Texts

El Shaddai

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El Elyoh na Adonai;
age to age you're still the same by the power of the name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkahmka na Adonai;
we will praise and lift you high, El Shaddai.

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Through your love and through the lamb

Through your love and through the lamb,
you saved the son of Abraham,
through the power of your hand
you turned the sea into dry land.
To the outcast on her knees
you were God who really sees,
and by your might you set your children free.

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Timeline

Arrangements

Organ Solo

  • Sunday Solos for Organ: Preludes, Offertories, & Postludes - 30 Blended Selections
    Published By: Hal Leonard Corporation (2011) pp. 34
  • Contemporary Christian Classics for Organ
    Composer/Editors Lani Smith; Michael Card
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1994) pp. 12
  • Encore: 50 of Fred Bock's Greatest Gospel Arrangements for Organ
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1984) pp. 8

Piano Solo

  • More Sunday Solos for Piano: Preludes, Offertories & Postludes
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2009) pp. 43
  • Contemporary Christian Inspirations
    Composer/Editor Lee Evans
    Published By: Hal Leonard Corporation (2000) pp. 26
  • Glory, Honor and Praise: Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (2000) pp. 60
  • Shout to the Lord!: 14 Praise Songs Arranged by Phillip Keveren
    Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2000) pp. 8
  • Big Blue Book of Intermediate Piano Solos
    Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Ken Barker
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1999) pp. 16
  • The Best of Carol Tornquist: A Collection of Favorites
    Composer/Editor Carol Tornquist
    Published By: Benson Music Group, Inc. (1996) pp. 13
  • Instrument of Worship Volume Two: 20 Praise Medleys for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1995) pp. 13
  • Contemporary Christian Classics for Piano
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Michael Card; John W. Thompson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1994) pp. 5
  • Sacred Inspirations: Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1994) pp. 5
  • America's Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs: Solo Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Nathan P. Digesare
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1992) pp. 14
  • I Can Play That!: Twelve Classic Contemporary Songs for Piano
    Composer/Editor Gregg Sewell
    Published By: Meadowgree Music Company (1991) pp. 24
  • Keyboard Praise: Featuring Lari Goss
    Composer/Editors Lari Goss; Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: The Benson Company, Inc. (1989) pp. 15
  • Contemporary Gospel Favorites
    Composer/Editor Steve Millikan
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1988) pp. 14
  • Piano Jubilation: Fresh Piano Stylings
    Composer/Editor Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1987) pp. 4
  • Cornerstone
    Composer/Editor Howard Hill
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1984) pp. 7
  • Dino - We Shall Behold Him: Dino Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Dino Kartsonakis
    Published By: Lexicon Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 26
  • Don Wyrtzen Signature Collection: Piano Arrangements by Don Wyrtzen
    Composer/Editor Don Wyrtzen
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 15
  • Hands of Time: Hymns for Piano
    Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
    Published By: Marantha Music Inc. (1984) pp. 26
  • Just Hooked by Gospel: Keyboard Folio
    Composer/Editors Don Wyrtzen; Carol McMillen
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 10
  • Signature Collection: Volume 1
    Composer/Editor Don Wyrtzen
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 15
  • Composer/Editor Jack Schrader
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1983) pp. 2
  • Electric Piano
    Composer/Editor Dick Torrans
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1983) pp. 12

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Contemporary Christian Classics
    Composer/Editor Marion Verhaalen
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1988) pp. 12
  • How Majestic Is Your Name: Organ and Piano Duets
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 29
  • Side by Side: Duets for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editor Tim Simonec
    Published By: Ron Harris Music (1987) pp. 10
  • Easy Gospel Organ & Piano Duets
    Composer/Editor Jack Schrader
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1985) pp. 2

Piano and Organ Duet: Optional Piano II or Organ

  • His Greatness We Applaud: 12 Exciting Piano Arrangements with Accompaniment Tracks
    Composer/Editor Bruce Greer
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1985) pp. 65

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

  • Contemporary Christian Classics
    Composer/Editor Marion Verhaalen
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1988) pp. 14
  • Simple Gifts: Piano Duets for One Piano, Four Hands
    Composer/Editor Ellen Foncannon
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1988) pp. 2

Instances

Instances (1 - 10 of 10)

Cáliz de Bendiciones #45

Complete Mission Praise #119

Mil Voces para Celebrar #45

Sing Joyfully #18

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #63

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #36

Audio

The United Methodist Hymnal #123

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #54

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #42

찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #77

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