CPWI Hymnal ‎#734

734. Lord God, your name we praise

1 Lord God, your name we praise,
our guide, throughout these years;
you've led us all from ancient days,
you've heard our prayers.
Our fathers you inspired
to create this grand design,
and with enthusiasm fire
their hearts and mind.

2 We love your house, O Lord,
it stands with strength and power:
its walls are bolstered with your truth;
its steeples soar:
within this temple fair
your word has been proclaimed,
your people heard them loud and clear
and lives were changed.

3 Let bells and organ peal,
and loud thanksgiving raise;
let priest and people lift their hands
in love and praise:
let angels join the song
of pure and holy joy;
let men and children's voices strong,
sweet notes employ.

4 Our prayers and anthems rise
beyond the roof so tall:
let psalms and hymns surround your throne
our all in all.
O great and mighty Lord
who blessed us through the years,
accept our thanks, almighty Lord,
and joyful tears.

5 To you, Creator God,
the one whom we adore,
be honour, glory, wisdom, might
for evermore.
To you, Redeemer Son,
we bow on bended knee,
with Father and the Spirit one
eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord God, your name we praise
• Author: Norma E. Walters
• Meter: 6.6.8.5 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Dedication Festival
• Copyright: Words by permission of Church in the Province of the West Indies

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI
• Adapter: Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799
• Meter: 6.6.8.5 D
• Key: e minor
• Source: Hebrew traditional