Faith That Lets Us Sing ‎#28

28. Creator God, How Grand the Earth

1 Creator God, how grand the earth
you called forth with your voice!
Your handiwork fills us with awe
and in it we rejoice.
You separated day from night,
and heavens from the earth;
you gathered waters into seas
and gave the land its birth.

2 You filled the earth with plants and trees,
all bearing fruit and seeds,
and so ensured there would be food
to meet your creatures’ needs.
You caused the sun to shine each day,
the stars and moon at night,
thus marking seasons, days, and years
forever by your light.

3 Fish of the sea and birds that fly
appeared at your command,
with living creatures of all kinds
that creep and walk on land.
Then in your image, by your word,
you made us, humankind,
that we might care for all good things
that you, with love, designed.

4 Creator God, how grand the earth
you called forth with your voice.
In all its wonders and delights,
we revel and rejoice,
and yet we know you count on us
to mind the earth for you.
Make us good stewards, tender, wise,
and fair in all we do.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator God, how grand the earth
• Title: Creator God, How Grand the Earth
• Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2007)
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:1-4
• Topic: Creation; Stewardship: 28
• Notes: A hymn of praise for God's creative work that ends with a prayer for help in being good stewards of the earth we have been given.

Tune Information

• Name: GENESIS
• Composer: John D. Horman (2007)
• Meter: CMD
• Key: D Major
• Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
• Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.