Psalms for All Seasons ‎#47B

47B. God Has Gone Up

Text Information

• First Line: Great is the Lord and how great is his kingdom
• Title: God Has Gone Up
• Author: David Lee
• Refrain First Line: God has gone up with a shout of rejoicing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 47
• Topic: Biblical Names and Places: Abraham; Biblical Names and Places: Jacob; Church Year: Ascension of the Lord; Church Year: Baptism of the Lord; Church Year: Christ the King; Church Year: Pentecost; Earth; Elements of Worship: Call to Worship; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; Enemies; Enthronement Psalms; God: Trust in; God as: Shield; God as: King; God's: Reigning; God's: Sovereignty; God's: Armor; God's: Strength; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ: Incarnation; Joy; Mercy; Mission; Music and Musicians; Musical Instruments; Occasional Services: Commissioning; People of God / Church: Witnessing; Rejoicing; Rulers; Suffering; The Incarnation; Worship; Year A, B, C, Easter, Ascension of the Lord, Ascention Day (Thursday or 7th Sunday of Easter)
• Copyright: © 1996 David Lee

Tune Information

• Name: [Great is the Lord and how great is his kingdom]
• Composer: David Lee
• Arranger: John Barnard
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © 1996 David Lee
• Notes: If adding hand claps on the off-beats, at each fourth measure add an extra clap on beat 3. During the interlude, clap on each beat (or even each eighth note) to heighten to the return to the refrain. St. 3 is overtly Christological in its interpretation, making the song particularly appropriate for festivals celebrating Christ’s resurrection, ascension, and/or reign.