Martin J. Nystrom, a songwriter, was born in 1956 in Seattle, Washington, to a mother who grew up in the Christian Reformed Church; his father was brought up in the Evangelical Covenant Church. After graduating from Oral Roberts University with a degree in music education, Nystrom worked as a music director for the New York branch of Christ for the Nations. More recently he has served as a song development manager for Integrity Music, for whom he has written more than seventy songs. Nystrom is featured as worship leader on five Integrity "Hosanna" tapes. He also gives presentations at numerous conferences throughout the world.
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Tune Title: I LIFT UP MY EYESFirst Line: I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from?Composer: Don Moen; Martin Nystrom; Stephen BrayMeter: IrregularKey: E♭ MajorDate: 1994