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Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 96:1-4 Lyrics: 1 For the music of creation,
for the song your Spirit sings,
for your sound's divine expression,
burst of joy in living things:
God, our God, the world's composer,
hear us, echoes of your voice–
music is your art, your glory,
let the human heart rejoice!
2 Psalms and symphonies exalt you,
drum and trumpet, string and reed,
simple melodies acclaim you,
tunes that rise from deepest need,
hymns of longing and belonging,
carols from a cheerful throat,
lilt of lullaby and love song
catching heaven in a note.
3 All the voices of the ages
in transcendent chorus meet,
worship lifting up the senses,
hands that praise, and dancing feet;
over discord and division
music speaks your joy and peace,
harmony of earth and heaven,
song of God that cannot cease! Topics: Creation; God Creator; God's Image; Holy Spirit; Joy; Music; Praise; Rejoicing; Unity Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON
For the Music of Creation