2006 Musical Selections
Holy God, we praise Thy name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee.
All on earth Thy scepter claim, All in heav’n above adore Thee.
Infinite Thy vast domain, Everlasting is Thy reign.
Hark!
The glad celestial hymn, Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising,
Fill the heav’ns with sweet accord: “Holy, holy, holy Lord!”
Holy
Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee,
Though in essence only one; Undivided God we claim Thee
And, adoring, bend the knee, While we own the mystery.
Text: Te Deum: German, Franz Klein, 1719-1790
Tr. Clarence A. Walworth, 1820-1900
Music: GROSSER GOTT: Maria Theresa, Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1774
Setting by Donald Busarow 1934-
(Die Ehre Gottes in der Natur)
The Heav’ns proclaim him with ceaseless devotion,
The Eternal’s name o’er all is heard.
His praise is echo’d by earth and by ocean,
Receive, oh man! Their god-like word!
Who holds the stars, the stars in the firmament glowing,
Who leads the sun in splendor on?
It comes all smiling, it’s light o’er us throwing,
And hero-like its course it runs.
L. v. Beethoven, Op. 48, No. 4. 1770-1827
Ask a question of the earth; Ask her of the beauty of her seas,
Of her wide and flowing winds, The blessing of her skies.
If you ask, she will answer and say:
Refrain:
“Look upon our beauty,
The beauty of the Lord,
For our spirit and our splendor
Give voice to the love of God!”
Ask a question of the sun, Radiant as her brightness lights the day;
Ask the moon in splendor soft, Enchanting the gloom of night.
If you ask, she will answer and say:
Refrain
Ask the creatures of the deep, Moving in the waters far below;
Ask the beasts who roam the earth, The birds who sail the sky.
If you ask, they will answer and say:
Refrain
Ask the spirit, deep within; Question, too, all matter manifest.
Ask of all the eye can see, And ev’ry hidden thing.
If you ask, they will answer and say:
Refrain
Text: Augustine of Hippo 354-430 Adapt. by Steven C. Warner
Music: Steven C. Warner
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra!
O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands;
Serve the Lord with gladness,
And come before his presence with a song.
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra!
Be ye sure that the Lord he is God;
It is he that hath made us and not we ourselves;
We are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra!
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving,
And into his courts with praise;
Be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra!
For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting;
And his truth endureth from generation to generation.
Amen.
Text: Psalm 100, Book of Common Prayer
Music: Michael Fink 1954-
Let All the World in Ev’ry Corner Sing
Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing, sing, my God and King!
The heavens are not too high, His praises there may fly;
The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow.
Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing, sing, my God and King!
The Church with psalms must shout, No door can keep them out;
But above all the heart must bear the longest part.
Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing,
Sing, my God, my God and King!
Text: George Herbert 1593-1633
Music: Richard Proulx 1937-
The strain upraise of joy and praise, Alleluia, alleluia!
To the glory of their King, Shall the ransomed people sing, Alleluia.
And the choirs that dwell on high, Shall re-echo through the sky, Alleluia.
The planets glitt’ring on their heav’nly way, The shining constellations join and say, Alleluia.
Ye clouds that onward sweep, Ye winds on pinions tight,
Ye thunders, echoing loud and deep, Ye lightnings wildly bright,
In sweet sunset unite your alleluia.
Ye floods and ocean billows, Ye storms and winter snow,
Ye days of cloudless beauty. Hoar frost and summer glow,
Ye groves that wave in spring, And glorious forests sing, Alleluia.
First let the birds, That sail on lofty wing
Exalt their great Creator’s praise, and sing, Alleluia.
Then let the beasts of earth, With varying strain,
Join in creation’s hymn, And cry again, Alleluia.
Here let the mountains thunder forth, Alleluia.
There let the valleys sing in gentler chorus, Alleluia.
Though jubilant abyss of ocean, cry, Alleluia.
Ye tracts of earth and continents, reply, Alleluia.
To God, who all creation made, Our grateful hymn of praise be duly paid:
This is the sound of Lord of all things loves; This is the song that Christ himself approves, Alleluia.
We therefore sing with heart and voice, With all creation joining to rejoice;
From men and angels be outpoured. One endless alleluia to the Lord. Alleluia.
Text: B. Notker 840-912 Tr. J.M. Neale 1818-1866
Music: John Rutter 1945-
Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum,
Ita desi deratanima mea ad te, Deus.
As the hart panteth after the water brooks,
so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
Text: Psalm 42
Music: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina 1524-1594
(Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini)
Praise to you, Elohim (God)! We sing your glory.
You are Lord, Adonai (Lord)! We bless your name.
All you works of the Lord, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
All you powers of the Lord, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
All you heaven’s, all the earth, praise the Lord forever!
Sun that gives us daily light, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Moon that graces ev’ry night, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Stars that glisten, oh so bright, praise the Lord forever!
All you fire and heat so bold, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
All you ice and frost so cold, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Summer warmth that cheers the soul, praise the Lord forever!
Hills and mountains that we climb, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Days and nights that mark our time, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Lightning, thunder, clouds sublime, praise the Lord forever!
Rain and snow, and storms that blow, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Streams that flow, and plants that grow, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
All the oceans that we know, praise the Lord forever!
Whales and dolphins in the sea, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Birds up in the sky so free, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
Beasts on earth, both wild and team, praise the Lord forever!
All you people of the earth, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
All you servants of God’s word, Bless the Lord! Sing God’s praise!
All you righteous of the Lord, praise the Lord forever!
Music: Paul Carmona
He’s the lily of the valley, Oh my Lord.
King Jesus in the chariot rides, Oh my Lord,
With four white horses side by side. Oh my lord,
He’s the lily of the valley, Oh my Lord,
He’s the lily of the valley, He’s my Lord.
What kind of shoes are those you wear, Oh my Lord,
That you can ride up in the air? Oh my Lord.
He’s the lily of the valley, Oh my Lord,
He’s the lily of the valley, Oh my Lord,
Yes, he’s the lily of the valley, Oh yes, He’s my Lord.
These shoes are gospel shoes, Oh my Lord,
And you can wear them if you choose, Oh my Lord,
He’s the lily of the valley, Oh my Lord,
He’s the lily of the valley, Oh yes, He’s my Lord.
Spiritual, Arranged by Robert DeCormier
(Praise God in the Heights)
R/. In excelsis laudate Deum.
In the heights praise God.
1. Laudate Dominum de caelis. R/. In excelsis laudate Deum.
Praise the Lord from the heavens.
2. Laudate eum, omnes angelieius,
laudate eum, omnes virtutes eius. R/. In excelsis.
Praise him, all his angels.
Praise him, all his powers.
3. Laudate eum, sol et luna,
Laudate eum, omnes stellae lucentes. R/.
Praise him, sun and moon,
Praise him, all stars shining.
4. Laudate eum, caeli caelorum,
Et aquae omnes, quae super caelos sunt. R/.
Praise him, heavens of heavens,
And all waters, which are over the heavens.
5. Laudent nomen Domini,
Quia ipse mandavit, et create sunt. R/.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
For he commanded, and they were created.
6. Statuit ea in aeternum et in saeculum saeculi;
Praeceptum posuit, et non praeteribit. R/.
He established it in eternity and for ages of ages;
He set his precept, and it will not pass away.
7. Laudate Dominum de terra,
Dracones et omnes abyssi. R/.
Praise the Lord from the earth,
Dragons and all depths.
8. Ignis, grando, nix, fumus,
Spiritus procellarum, qui facit verbum eius. R/.
Fire, hail, snow, mist,
Spirit of winds, which his word made.
9. Montes et omnes colles,
Ligna fructifera et omnes cedri. R/.
Mountains and all hills,
Trees bearing fruit and all cedars.
10. Bestiae et universa pecora,
Serpentes et volucres pennatae. R/.
Beasts and cattle,
Serpents and winged birds.
Gregorian Chant, Medieval antiphon, Psalm 148.
Congregational Hymn:
All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice with us and sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O burning sun with golden beam
And silver moon with softer gleam:
Oh, praise him! Oh, praise him!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
O rushing wind and breezes soft,
O clouds that ride the winds aloft:
Oh, praise him! Alleluia!
O rising morn, in praise rejoice,
O lights of evening, find a voice.
Oh, praise him! Oh, praise him!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
O flowing waters, pure and clear,
Make music for your Lord to hear.
Oh, praise him! Alleluia!
O fire so masterful and bright,
Providing us with warmth and light,
Oh, praise him! Oh, praise him!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Dear mother earth who day by day
Unfolds rich blessings on our way,
Oh, praise him! Alleluia!
The fruits and flow’rs that verdant grow,
Let them his praise abundant show.
Oh, praise him! Oh, praise him!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship him in humbleness,
Oh, praise him! Alleluia!
O praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, three in one:
Oh, praise him! Oh, praise him!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Text: Francis of Assisi 1181-1226, tr. William Draper, 1855-1933
Music: LASST UNS ERFREUEN, Geistliche Kirchengesänge (Spiritual Church Hymns), Cologne, 1623.
Congregational Hymn:
Let the Whole Creation Cry
Let the whole creation cry, Alleluia!
Glory to the Lord on high; Alleluia!
Heav’n and earth, awake and sing: Alleluia!
God is our eternal King! Alleluia!
Praise him, all ye hosts above, Alleluia!
Ever bright and fair in love; Alleluia!
Sun and moon, uplift your voice, Alleluia!
Night and stars, in God rejoice! Alleluia!
Men and women, young and old, Alleluia!
Raise the anthem manifold; Alleluia!
Join with children’s songful praise, Alleluia!
Worship God thro’ length of days. Alleluia!
From the north to southern pole, Alleluia!
Let the mighty chorus roll; Alleluia!
Holy, holy, holy Lord, Alleluia!
Heav’nly King, by all adored! Alleluia!
Text: Psalm 148, S.A. Brooke
Music: LLANFAIR, Robert Williams, 1781-1821
Rejoice in God, All Christendom,
Your hearts and voices raising,
With glad new songs, Rejoicing come,
God’s wondrous mercy praising.
Sing unto God with psaltery,
Let harps and strings accompany
Your hymns of praise and honor.
The word of God is always true,
And we may trust it ever.
What God has promised, God will do,
For love will fail us never.
We sing of truth and righteousness,
The earth which God did make and bless
Is full of love and goodness.
Our soul doth wait for thee, O God,
Our help and our protection.
Our heart rejoiceth in thy word,
We trust in thy direction.
Thy mercy God, Upon us be according
As we hope in thee.
Thou art our mighty refuge.
All Christendom in God rejoice!
Text:
Psalm 33, Cornelius Becker 1561-1604
Tr. Mrs. E. Sperling
Music:
Heinrich Schütz 1585-1672
Arranged by Nancy Grundahl 1946-
Arise my love, my fair one, and come away.
For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone, the time of the singing of birds is come.
The time of singing is come.
Arise my love, my fair one, and come away.
Alleluia.
Text: Song of Songs 2:10-12
Music: Richard DeLong 1951-1994