Sing of the Lord’s Goodness (AOV 1/131)

I am astonished that we use this song by Ernest Sands so much. Not that it isn’t good, but 5/4 time is not for the faint hearted. Fans of Take 5 by Dave Brubeck will be right at home.

This choir give it a red hot go even if the balance in the recording is no good. This guitar group also have a good time with the song.

It can be purchased for download at OCP.

I’ve never tried to do this on BIAB. I did do a backing on Jammer a long time ago for it so I just did an MP3 render of that.

Verse 1

Sing of the Lord’s goodness Father of all wisdom,
come to him and bless his name.
Mercy he has shown us, his love is forever,
faithful to the end of days.

Refrain:
Come, then, all you nations,
sing of your Lord’s goodness,
melodies of praise and thanks to God.
Ring out the Lord’s glory,
praise him with your music,
worship him and bless his name.

Verse 2

Power he has wielded, honor is his garment
risen from the snares of death.
His word he has spoken, one bread he has broken,
new life he now gives to all.

Refrain

Verse 3

Courage in our darkness, comfort in our sorrow,
Spirit of our God most high;
solace for the weary, pardon for the sinner,
splendor of the living God.

Refrain

Verse 4

Praise him with your singing, praise him with the trumpet
praise God with the lute and harp;
praise him with the cymbals, praise him with your dancing,
praise God till the end of days.

Refrain

© Ernest Sands 1981.