Faith That Lets Us Sing ‎#84

84. What Joy It Is to Praise Our God

1 What joy it is to praise our God
with instruments and voice,
and name the countless reasons that
God gives us to rejoice,
yet some find other ways to show
a grateful, loving heart.
Thanksgiving is their way of life,
and praise is just the start.

2 A statesman gladly hammers out
his praise in building homes;
a mission mother cares for those
who thought they’d die alone.
A preacher leads a freedom march,
a lawyer aids a child;
a bishop helps men face the truth
and all are reconciled.

3 God, in the best and worst of times,
you bless us many ways.
Give us a sense of gratitude
that goes beyond mere praise.
Like faithful leaders that we know,
may we each find a role
where we can share love’s healing balm
and make the wounded whole.

Text Information

• First Line: What joy it is to praise our God
• Title: What Joy It Is to Praise Our God
• Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2004)
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 4:11-13
• Topic: Ministry; Praise
• Notes: The text refers to people who have thankful praise through faithful service: Jimmy Carter, Mother Theresa,Martin Luther King, Jr., Marion Wright Edelman, and Bishop Desmond Tutu.

Tune Information

• Name: MODERN SAINTS
• Composer: John D. Horman (2004)
• Meter: CMD
• Key: C Major
• Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
• Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.