Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 96 Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord no threadbare song,
no timeworn, toothless hymn,
no sentimental platitude,
no empty pious whim;
but raise a song just off the loom,
fresh woven, strong, and dense,
as new as God's eternal now
transcending time and sense.
2 Let earth's diverse, melodic tongues
declare in telling phrase
the glory of the only God
who merits thanks and praise.
All other hopes will disappoint,
their brittle luster fade,
but sure and strong remains the Lord
by whom all things were made.
3 Heavens rejoice, and earth be glad!
Exult, you roaring seas!
Let fields and plains resound with joy
that echoes from the trees!
As nature sings, let people join
and human discord cease,
for God shall come to rule the world
with justice, love, and peace. Topics: Church Year Advent; Disciples / Calling; Earth; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Enthronement Psalms; God as Judge; God as King; God's Reigning; God's Sovereignty; God's Wonders; God's Deeds; God's Glory; God's Justice; God's Majesty; God's Name; God's Power; God's Strength; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Idols and Idolatry; Joy; Judgment; Mission; Music and Musicians; New Creation; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Offering of Sacrifice; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church Witnessing; Rejoicing; Temple; Ten Commandments 2nd Commandment (do not make graven emages); The Creation; Truth; Witness; Year A, B, C, Christmas I, December 24 or 25; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 16-22; Year C, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 9th Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 29-June 4 (if after Trinity Sunday) Used With Tune: CANTICUM NOVUM
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