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Listen to "God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises" (4 MB mp3)
Performed by Calvin College Capella Choir
Conductor: Joel Navarro
Organist: John Van Buiten
150th Anniversary Congregational Song Search
The anniversary committee is pleased to announce a winner in the song-writing competition. "God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises," written by Bert Polman, was selected by a three-judge panel, from 50 strong entries. Four other songs were also given honorable mention.
God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises
Text by Bert Polman
Tune - Nettleton (usually associated with "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing")
- God, we sing your glorious praises
as we tell your awesome deeds:
you have fashioned all creation
and you meet each creature's needs.
We rejoice in how your people
tasted your great faithfulness;
graced through every generation,
we your mighty acts profess.
- We remember, God, your covenant
which extends from heaven to earth;
how Christ's death and resurrection
conquers sin, renews our birth.
Thank you for this gospel message
which inspires your church to preach
grace to every generation
in our deeds and in our speech.
- Fueled by power from your Spirit
we commit ourselves anew
to be faithful to your gospel
in the daily work we do.
We will shout your glorious praises,
telling all who have not heard:
grace for every generation
is embodied in your Word.
- Lord, we offer you our worship
as we celebrate your grace
which you shower on your people
gathered here and everyplace.
Blessed by water, Word, and table,
we, your church, now pledge to share
grace through every generation
in our witness, work, and prayer.
Text © 2006 Faith Alive Christian Resources
[Christian Reformed churches have free use of this composition for worship and other gatherings. All others who desire to use this piece must have a valid CCLI or OneLicense.net license, include their number on the copy, and report the songs usage, or have received permission from Faith Alive Christian Resources 1-800-333-8300.]
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Audio Files and Printed Sheet Music of Top Five Winning Entries
God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises,
by Bert Polman
Sheet Music MP3
Grace Through Every Generation,
by Susan Greydanus
Sheet Music MP3
O God, We Come to Celebrate,
by Larry Visser
Hymn: Sheet Music MP3*
Choral Anthem: Sheet Music MP3*
One Generation Will Call to the Next,
by Greg Scheer
Sheet Music MP3
Our World Belongs to God,
by Amy Brown
Sheet Music MP3
*Performed with the LaGrave Chancel Choir, directed by Merle Mustert, organist Larry Visser.
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