1 Thanks to God, whose word was spoken
in the deed that made the earth;
his the voice that called a nation,
his the fires that tried her worth.
God has spoken: praise him for his open word.

2 Thanks to God, whose Word incarnate
glorified the flesh of earth.
Deeds and words and death and rising
tell of grace and our rebirth.
God has spoken: praise him for his open word.

3 Thanks to God, whose word was written
in the Bible's sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to ev'ry age.
God has spoken: praise him for his open word.

4 Thanks to God, whose word is published
in the tongues of ev'ry race;
see its glory undiminished
by the change of time or place.
God has spoken: praise him for his open word.

5 Thanks to God, whose word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within.
Here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God is speaking: praise him for his open word.