Psalms for All Seasons ‎#115B

115B. Not unto Us, O Lord of Heaven

1 Not unto us, O Lord of heaven,
but unto you be glory given.
In love and truth you do fulfill
the counsels of your sovereign will;
though nations fail your power to own,
yet you still reign, and you alone.

2 The idol gods of heathen lands
are but the work of human hands;
they cannot see, they cannot speak,
their ears are deaf, their hands are weak;
like them shall be all those who hold
to gods of silver and of gold.

3 So let us trust in God alone,
the Lord, whose grace and power are known;
and our complete allegiance yield
to God who is our help and shield.
Join, heaven and earth, in sweet accord;
sing "Hallelujah, praise the Lord!"

Text Information

• First Line: Not unto us, O Lord of heaven
• Title: Not unto Us, O Lord of Heaven
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 115
• Topic: Biblical Names and Places: Aaron; Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Blessing; Elements of Worship: Baptism; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; Eternal Life; Faith; God as: Shield; God's: Will; God's: Armor; God's: Faithfulness; God's: Glory; God's: Goodness; God's: Love; God's: Name; Hope; Humanity: Created by God; Idols and Idolatry; Lord's Prayer: 1st petition (hallowed be your name); Lord's Prayer: 7th petition (the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours…); Occasional Services: New Year; Occasional Services: Ordination and/or Installation; Questioning; Rejoicing; Suffering; Ten Commandments: 2nd Commandment (do not make graven emages); Trust
• Source: Psalter, 1912, alt.
• Notes: Alternate tune: MELITA

Tune Information

• Name: VATER UNSER
• Composer: Alfred V. Fedak, b. 1953
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: V. Schumann's Geistliche Lieder, 1539
• Copyright: Arr. © 2011 Faith Alive Christian Resouces
• Notes: The tune VATER UNSER is quite close to plainchant. (For many the tune is closely associated with the words of the Lord’s Prayer. See p. 1044.) Do not interpret the rhythm too rigidly, but allow the text to move forward at a natural pace. The tempo should not drag. Alternate harmonization: 1044