Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#62

62. Heaven and Earth, and Sea and Air

Text Information

• First Line: Heaven and earth, and sea and air, all their maker's praise declare
• Title: Heaven and Earth, and Sea and Air
• Author: Joachim Neander (1680)
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Topic: God: Adoration and Praise; God: Creator
• Source: Tr. composite, Church Book, 1868, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: GOTT SEI DANK
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: C Major
• Source: Freylinghausen's Geistreiches Gesangbuch, Halle, 1704

Text Information:

Pietist German Reformed professor Neander loved to compose and write while walking in a river valley, later named 'Neander Tal' in his honor