Chalice Hymnal ‎#58

58. Many and Great, O God

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
• Author: Joseph R. Renville (c. 1846)
• Paraphraser: Philip Frazier (1929)
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 104:24-30
• Topic: God Beyond All Name and Form: God the Creator; God; God: Creator; God: Presence

Tune Information

• Name: LACQUIPARLE
• Harmonizer: Richard Proulx (1986)
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: c minor
• Source: Native American melody
• Copyright: Harm. © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc.