75. We Give Thanks unto You (Your Love Is Never Ending) (Psalm 136)
Text Information |
First Line: |
We give thanks unto you, O God of might |
Title: |
We Give Thanks unto You (Your Love Is Never Ending) (Psalm 136) |
Author: |
Marty Haugen (1987, alt.) |
Refrain First Line: |
for your love is never ending |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Care of Creation; Creation; God's Covenant with Israel; Thanksgiving; Trusting in the Promises of God (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1987 GIA Publications, Inc. |
ONE LICENSE: |
02371 |
Text Information:A recurring refrain ends each verse of Psalm 136, so the stanzas of this paraphrase follow that pattern. This feature strongly suggests that this psalm was used in worship, with the narrative of God's mighty deeds sung by a cantor and the congregation responding with the refrain.