No 20 of AOV NG is an old song that we have sung occasionally over many years called ‘Canticle of Creation.” It is by Trisha Watts and Monica O’Brien and the version in this book is a new arrangement with an interesting leap on the second chorus into the repeat. The original sheet music we had was hard to follow and this is much better. Now, if we have sung it at mass it must have fit into a liturgy somewhere, perhaps as a gifts song, not sure.
If you don’t have the AOV NG collection (and why not?) you can download this as a single sheet at As One Voice.
Verse 1.
As night gives birth to the dawn
And I see all the grandeur of each day.
I long to have and to hold, all the wonder of your heart,
All the power in your love, all the mystery embodied in your word.
Chorus
Spirit breathe your breath of love!
Creation yearns for you to come.
Renew your earth, outpour your healing care.
Lord restore the harmony where humankind may learn to see
The hope, the dream, in your almighty plan.
Verse 2.
The earth is blessed and adorned
By the breath and presence of your love.
All those who dwell in this land – shall awaken to your voice,
They shall stand to give you praise, and your faithfulness will reign for evermore.
Chorus 2
Spirit breathe your breath of love!
Creation yearns for you to come.
Renew your earth, outpour your healing care.
Lord restore the harmony where humankind may learn to see
The hope to dream again in Your almighty plan.
Repeat Chorus 2
© Monica O’Brien and Trish Watts 1984.
peace be with u!
this is one of my most favorite hymns
and i was wondering if i could get a link to download the full song (not just instrumental) free
wud be very grateful
thanku
G’Day Warren.
I’m afraid I only put up music I’ve made myself – for the originals, you would need to obtain it through the normal channels or contact Trisha Watts herself.
AOV are selling the MP3 for A$2.20 here:
http://www.asonevoice.com.au/single-song-downloads-1/WPD244
I’m sorry I can’t help.
cheers
Geoff
Its one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard it touches the heart till the depth of my soul…the song is an inspiration and the music is good
Hi, Great music,
Congrats Trisha and Monica,
In our Church we love this song…its so beautiful , so enchanting you can feel
heaven descending the presence of the Holy Spirit on Gods people… The Lord of heaven be Glorified in his Creation
Yes, Trisha and Monica did write a beautiful song. You could let Monica know how much you liked it by e-mailing her here:
info@willowpublishing.com.au
You can hear an extract of Trisha Watts singing the song here:
http://www.asonevoice.com.au/Default.aspx?CCID=6651&FID=56105&ExcludeBoolFalse=True&PageID=4989883&ID=/explore-search-results