The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#271

271. Many and Great, O God, Are Thy Things

1 Many and great, O God, are Thy things,
Maker of earth and sky;
Thy hands have set the heavens with stars,
Thy fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at Thy word the waters were formed;
Deep seas obey Thy voice.

2 Grant unto us communion with Thee,
Thou star-abiding One;
Come unto us and dwell with us:
With Thee are found the gifts of life.
Bless us with life that has no end,
Eternal life with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Many and great, O God, are Thy things
• Title: Many and Great, O God, Are Thy Things
• Author: Joseph R. Renville (1842)
• Translator : F. Philip Frazier (1953)
• Meter: 9.6.9.9.9.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 95:4-5
  ;
  Jeremiah 10:12-13
• Source: Dakota hymn

Tune Information

• Name: LACQUIPARLE
• Adapter: Joseph R. Renville (1842)
• Harmonizer: J. R. Murray (1877)
• Meter: 9.6.9.9.9.6
• Key: d minor
• Source: Native American melody (Dakota)