Glory to God ‎#26

26. Earth and All Stars!

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Text Information

• First Line: Earth and all stars!
• Title: Earth and All Stars!
• Author: Herbert Frederick Brokering (1964)
• Refrain First Line: Sing to the Lord a new song!
• Meter: 4.5.7.D with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 96:1
  ;
  Psalm 98:1
  ;
  Psalm 98:7-8
  ;
  Psalm 148
• Topic: Creation; Music and the Arts; Praise; Providence; Teaching/Education; Work
• Copyright: © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House (admin. Augsburg Fortress)

Tune Information

• Name: EARTH AND ALL STARS
• Composer: David N. Johnson (1968)
• Meter: 4.5.7.D with refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House (admin. Augsburg Fortress)

Text Information:

This lively text was written for the 90th anniversary of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Echoing Psalm 98, it is a prime example of a 20th-century hymn style based on phrases rather than complete sentences. The exuberant tune was created expressly for these words.