This is the first song in AOV from Dan Schutte, another of the very popular composers of catholic music who is equally loved and reviled. We use his Easter music every year locally and it works very well indeed. This song, based on Ps 65 & 66, is very popular too, although we never seem to get to the interesting fourth verse with its different tune. You can hear his version here. You’ve got to love the bass run at the end of the verses.
It is available to purchase for download at OCP.
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Glory and praise to our God, who alone gives light to our days.
Many are the blessing he bears to those who trust in his ways.
Verse 1We, the daughters and sons of him who built the valleys
and plains,Praise the wonders our God has done in every
heart that sings.Chorus
Verse 2In his wisdom he strengthens us, like gold that’s tested in
fire.Though the power of sin prevails, our God is there to save.
Chorus
Verse 3
Every moment of every day, our God is waiting to save,
Always ready to seek the lost, to answer those who pray.
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Verse 4
God has watered our barren land and spent his merciful
rain.Now the rivers of life run full for anyone to drink.
Chorus
© Daniel L Schutte and New Dawn Music.