Kidung Jemaat Nomor 10 [top] -

: It emphasizes a personal relationship with God, a core tenet of the Pietism movement, and describes God as a protector who supports His children "on wings like eagles". Performance and Availability

KJ No. 10 is typically set to a tune that exudes dignity and reverence. While many hymns in the KJ collection originate from Western European chorales (such as those by Johann Crüger or from the Genevan Psalter), this particular number has been adapted to fit the rhythmic and melodic sensibilities of Indonesian congregations. Its tempo is moderate and majestic, making it suitable for processions or the start of a solemn liturgy.

For many Indonesian Christians, especially those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, Kidung Jemaat Nomor 10 is nostalgic. It is the song they learned as children in Sunday School (Sekolah Minggu). It is the song that echoes in the wooden pews of the Gereja Kristen Jawa (GKJ) or the Gereja Protestan di Indonesia bagian Barat (GPIB). Kidung Jemaat Nomor 10

Kidung Jemaat Nomor 10: "Pujilah Tuhan, Sang Raja" Kidung Jemaat Nomor 10, titled "Pujilah Tuhan, Sang Raja"

Teologi yang diajarkan di sini adalah kebaikan universal Tuhan. Perlindungan-Nya tidak diskriminatif; Ia memelihara seluruh ciptaan. Ini adalah panggilan bagi umat untuk tidak menerima nikmat Tuhan secara pasif, melainkan meresponsnya dengan "hormat dan puji". : It emphasizes a personal relationship with God,

KJ 10 shares a spirit with the Gloria Patri (Glory Be to the Father) but expands it into a full congregational participation. It is the "anthem of the everyday church."

The lyrics are timeless, even if the musical style evolves. While many hymns in the KJ collection originate

Musically, Kidung Jemaat Nomor 10 is written in a major key, typically 4/4 time. It has a strong, martial rhythm that resembles a procession or a march. This is intentional. The steady, driving beat mimics a congregation approaching the throne of God.

"Hai mari sembah, dengan sukacita..." The hymn opens with an urgent, joyful call to worship. This echoes Psalm 95: "O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord." It emphasizes that worship is not a passive observation but an active, communal response to God’s goodness.

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