271. Many and Great, O God, Are Thy Things

1 Many and great, O God, are Thy things,
Maker of earth and sky;
Thy hands have set the heavens with stars,
Thy fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at Thy word the waters were formed;
Deep seas obey Thy voice.

2 Grant unto us communion with Thee,
Thou star-abiding One;
Come unto us and dwell with us:
With Thee are found the gifts of life.
Bless us with life that has no end,
Eternal life with Thee.

Text Information
First Line: Many and great, O God, are Thy things
Title: Many and Great, O God, Are Thy Things
Author: Joseph R. Renville (1842)
Translator : F. Philip Frazier (1953)
Meter: 9.6.9.9.9.6
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture: ;
Source: Dakota hymn
Tune Information
Name: LACQUIPARLE
Adapter: Joseph R. Renville (1842)
Harmonizer: J. R. Murray (1877)
Meter: 9.6.9.9.9.6
Key: d minor
Source: Native American melody (Dakota)



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