The question asked by the captives in Babylon still echoes in the hearts of God’s people today:
“How can we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” (Psalm 137:4).
In this thoughtful and hope-filled book, How Can We Sing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land?, author Kenneth R. Campbell explores how believers can maintain joy, faith, and spiritual resilience in a world far from the paradise God intended. When circumstances shift, when culture grows unfamiliar, when trials feel heavy, and when home feels far away—how do we keep our song?
Drawing on the experiences of Israel, the teachings of Scripture, and the promises of God, this book reveals:
• How to find hope when the world feels foreign
• What it means to praise God in seasons of hardship
• How faith grows stronger in unfamiliar places
• Why worship is a lifeline, not a luxury
• How God uses “strange lands” to shape His people for His kingdom
Gillespie gently guides readers to see exile—not as abandonment—but as an opportunity to rediscover the nearness of God. With clarity and compassion, he shows how believers can reclaim their spiritual song even amid loss, uncertainty, or cultural confusion.
Wherever you find yourself today—whether in a place of joy or a place that feels unfamiliar—this book will help you lift your voice again and find strength in the God who never leaves His people.