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The earth is yours, O God

Author: Michael Saward Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals

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ROSSLEIGH

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Brian Dunning; Sheila Dunning; John Barnard (born 1948) Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 51534 55651 23321 Used With Text: The earth is yours, O God
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CARLISLE

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 132 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles Lockhart Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 15132 17114 56514 Used With Text: The Earth is Yours, O God
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HAMPTON

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 117 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: David Evans, 1874-1948 Tune Sources: Aaron Williams's Psalmody in Miniature, c. 1770; Harm.: The Revised Church Hymnary, 1927 Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 53657 11717 65345 Used With Text: The earth is Yours, O God

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The Earth is Yours, O God

Author: Michael Saward Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #65A (2012) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The earth is yours, O God you nourish it with rain; the streams and rivers overflow, the land bears seed again. 2 The soil is yours, O God the shoots are moist with dew; and ripened by the burning sun the corn grows straight and true. 3 The hills are yours, O God their grass is lush and green, providing pastures for the flocks which everywhere are seen. 4 The whole rich land is yours for fodder or for plow: and so, for rain, sun, soil and seed, O God, we thank you now! Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion; Earth; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God as Creator; God's Wonders; God's Deeds; God's Goodness; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; Gratitude; Hymns of Praise; Joy; Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival; Peace; Prayer Answer to; Prayer; The Creation; Vows; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 10-16; Year A, Thanksgiving Day, Canada, 2nd Monday in October; Year A, Thanksgiving Day, USA, 4th Sunday in November; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-20 Scripture: Psalm 65 Tune Title: CARLISLE
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The earth is Yours, O God

Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #46 (2004) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The earth is Yours, O God– You nourish it with rain; the streams and rivers overflow, the land bears seed again. 2 The soil is Yours, O God– the shoots are moist with dew; and ripened by the burning sun the corn grows straight and true. 3 The hills are Yours, O God– their grass is lush and green, providing pastures for the flocks which everywhere are seen. 4 The whole rich land is Yours for fodder or for plough: and so, for rain, sun, soil and seed, O God, we thank You now. Topics: Creation Seasons of the Year Scripture: Psalm 65 Languages: English Tune Title: HAMPTON
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The earth is yours, O God

Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #227 (2005) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The earth is yours, O God, you nourish it with rain; the streams and rivers overflow, the land bears seed again. 2 The soil is yours, O God, the shoots are moist with dew, and, ripened by the burning sun, the corn grows straight and true. 3 The hills are yours, O God, their grass is lush and green, providing pastures for the flocks, which everywhere are seen. 4 The whole rich land is yours, for fodder or for plough, and so, for rain, sun, soil and seed, O God, we thank you now. Topics: Our Response to God n times and seasons; The Activity of God God in creation; God In Creation; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 65 Languages: English Tune Title: ROSSLEIGH

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Michael Saward

1932 - 2015 Author of "The Earth is Yours, O God" in Psalms for All Seasons Michael John Saward (b. Blackheath, Kent, England, 1932) was residentiary Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, and a church commissioner and member of the general synod of the Church of England. Educated at Eltham College, Bristol University, and Tyndale Hall, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1956. Saward served in several congregations and was radio and television officer for the Church Information Office (1967-1972). His publications include Leisure (1963), Couldn’t Care Less (1966), Don't Miss the Party (1974), and All Change (1983). Associated with the Jubilate Group for a number of years, he has written some sixty hymns and served as text editor for Hymns for Today's Church (1982). Bert Polman

David Evans

1874 - 1948 Person Name: David Evans, 1874-1948 Harmonizer of "HAMPTON" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook David Evans (b. Resolven, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1874; d. Rosllannerchrugog, Denbighshire, Wales, 1948) was an important leader in Welsh church music. Educated at Arnold College, Swansea, and at University College, Cardiff, he received a doctorate in music from Oxford University. His longest professional post was as professor of music at University College in Cardiff (1903-1939), where he organized a large music department. He was also a well-known and respected judge at Welsh hymn-singing festivals and a composer of many orchestral and choral works, anthems, service music, and hymn tunes. Bert Polman

John Barnard

b. 1948 Person Name: John Barnard (born 1948) Arranger of "ROSSLEIGH" in Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.)