Glory to God ‎#54

54. Make a Joyful Noise to God!

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Text Information

• First Line: Make a joyful noise to God!
• Title: Make a Joyful Noise to God!
• Author: Michael Morgan (1995, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 66
• Topic: Creation; God's Covenant with Israel; Praise
• Copyright: © 2010 Michael Morgan (admin. Congregational Ministries Publishing, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A))

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Composer: Conrad Kocher (1838)
• Adapter: William Henry Monk (1861)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: G Major

Text Information:

This paraphrase of Psalm 66 maintains a corporate tone more suitable for congregational singing than does the original psalm, which moves to a personal narrative in its latter part. The reference to “all creation” is strengthened by the associations of the tune (see no. 14).