Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Voices United #256 (1996) Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 First Line: O God beyond all praising, we worship you today Lyrics: 1 O God beyond all praising, we worship you today
and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder at every gift you send,
at blessing without number and mercies without end:
we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word,
we honour and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.
2 The flower of earthly splendour in time must surely die,
its fragile bloom surrender to you our God most high;
but hidden from all nature the eternal seed is sown,
though small in mortal stature, to heaven's garden grown:
for Christ, your gift from heaven, from death has set us free,
and we through him are given the final victory.
3 Then, hear O gracious Saviour, this song of praise we sing.
May we, who know your favour, our humble service bring;
and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill,
we'll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still:
to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways,
and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise. Topics: God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and praise; Beauty; Duty; Gift(s); God Creator; God Nature; God Providence; Healing; Jesus Christ Love For; Jesus Christ Saviour; Love; Music and Singing; Sacrifice; Service; Suffering; Triumph; Trust; Wonder; Word of God; World; Worship; Proper 24 Year A Languages: English Tune Title: THAXTED
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