Author: William Channing Gannett, 1840-1923 Hymnal: Singing the Journey #1005 (2005) First Line: Praise to God and thanks we bring Lyrics: 1 Praise to God and thanks we bring,
hearts rejoice and voices sing;
praises to the Glorious One;
for a year of wonder done.
Praise now for the budding green,
April’s Resurrection scene;
Praise now for the shining hours
starring all the land with flowers.
2 Praise now for the summer rain;
feeding day and night with grain;
praise now for the tiny seed;
holding all the word shall need;
Praise now for the garden root,
meadow grass and orchard fruit;
and for hills and valleys broad;
bring we now our thanks to God.
3 Praise now for the snowy rest,
falling soft on nature’s breast;
for the happy dreams of birth,
brooding in the quiet earth.
For this year of wonder done,
praise to the All glorious One;
hearts rejoice and voices sing;
praise and love and thanks we bring. Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder; Celebration and Praise; General Service Music; Gratitude and Thanks; Nature; Unity and Diversity Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise to God and thanks we bring]
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