26. Earth and All Stars!
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Text Information |
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First Line: |
Earth and all stars! |
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Title: |
Earth and All Stars! |
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Author: |
Herbert Frederick Brokering (1964) |
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Refrain First Line: |
Sing to the Lord a new song! |
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Meter: |
4.5.7.D with refrain |
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Language: |
English |
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Publication Date: |
2013 |
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Scripture: |
; ; ; |
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Topic: |
Creation; Music and the Arts; Praise; Providence; Teaching/Education; Work (3 more...) |
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Copyright: |
© 1968 Augsburg Publishing House (admin. Augsburg Fortress) |
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Tune Information |
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Name: |
EARTH AND ALL STARS |
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Composer: |
David N. Johnson (1968) |
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Meter: |
4.5.7.D with refrain |
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Key: |
A♭ Major |
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Copyright: |
© 1968 Augsburg Publishing House (admin. Augsburg Fortress) |
Text Information:This lively text was written for the 90th anniversary of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Echoing Psalm 98, it is a prime example of a 20th-century hymn style based on phrases rather than complete sentences. The exuberant tune was created expressly for these words.