NCH 765
Antiphon:
Hymn Text
Verse 1
Antiphon:
Send forth your Spirit, O Lord,
that the face of the earth be renewed.
Send forth your Spirit, O Lord,
that the face of the earth be renewed.
Verse 2
O my soul, arise and bless the Lord God,
O Lord, in majesty, enrobed
With pow'r and eternal might.
O Lord, in majesty, enrobed
With pow'r and eternal might.
Verse 3
You are clothed with splendor and with beauty,
O God, and heav'nly light
Is like a cloud that conceals your face
O God, and heav'nly light
Is like a cloud that conceals your face
Verse 4
You have built your palace on the waters
On wings of winds and ire.
You reign in heav’n, rule supreme on earth.
On wings of winds and ire.
You reign in heav’n, rule supreme on earth.
Verse 5
Like the winds, your angels fly before you:
As fire and flaming light,
Your ministers stand before your throne,
As fire and flaming light,
Your ministers stand before your throne,
Verse 6
For the earth you fixed on its foundation,
Indeed, it shall stand firm
And not be moved in unending years.
Indeed, it shall stand firm
And not be moved in unending years.
Verse 7
While I live, I sing the praise of Yahweh;
O Lord, your glorious praise
My lips proclaim: Blessed be the Lord.
O Lord, your glorious praise
My lips proclaim: Blessed be the Lord.
Verse 8
Praise God, the author of these marvels;
To God the mighty one,
Who made the earth, glory to his name.
To God the mighty one,
Who made the earth, glory to his name.
Verse 9
Praise to God, the Father, Son and Spirit;
To God who gives us life,
Our thanks return, now and ever more.
To God who gives us life,
Our thanks return, now and ever more.
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