God, We Praise You (Nettleton/Idle)
Our small ensemble leads the congregation in singing verses 1, 2 and 4 of "God, We Praise You" at the Church of St. Mary on Mothers' Day, May 11, 2014 at the 11:30 Mass. Join us for worship! 261 E. 8th St, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Shot with a GoPro Hero 3+ at 2.7K resolution.
Translation by Christopher Idle. It is set to the tune Nettleton composed by John Wyeth or possibly Asahel Nettleton. http://www.hymnary.org/tune/nettleton
1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
God, we name you sov'reign Lord!
Mighty King whom angels worship,
Father, by your Church adored:
All creation shows your glory;
Heav'n and earth draw near your throne,
Singing, "Holy, holy, holy,
Lord of hosts and God alone!"
2 True apostles, faithful prophets,
Saints who set their world ablaze,
Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded,
Join one growing song of praise,
While your Church on earth confesses
One majestic Trinity:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
God, our hope eternally.
3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory,
Everlasting Son of God,
Humble was your virgin mother,
Hard the lonely path you trod:
By your cross is sin defeated,
Hell confronted face to face,
Heaven opened to believers,
Sinners justified by grace.
4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious,
You will judge the world you made;
Lord, in mercy help your servants
For whose freedom you have paid:
Raise us up from dust to glory;
Guard us from all sin today.
King enthroned above all praises,
Save your people, God, we pray.
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