837. Many and Great, O God (Wakantanka taku nitawa)

1 Many and great, O God, are your works,
maker of earth and sky.
Your hands have set the heav'ns with stars;
your fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at your word the waters were formed.;
deep seas obey your voice.

2 Grant unto us communion with you,
O Star-abiding One.
Come unto us and dwell with us;
with you are found the gifts of life.
Bless us with life that has no end,
eternal life with you.

Text Information
First Line: Wakantanka taku nitawa (Many and great, O God, are your works)
Title: Many and Great, O God (Wakantanka taku nitawa)
Dakota Title: Wakantanka taku nitawa
Author: Joseph R. Renville, 1779-1846
Paraphaser: Philip Frazier, 1892-1964
Meter: 9 6 8 8 8 6
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Praise, Thanksgiving; Creation
Tune Information
Name: LAC QUI PARLE
Meter: 9 6 8 8 8 6
Key: c minor
Source: Dakota tune; arr. Songs of the People, 1986
Copyright: Arr. © 1986 Augsburg Publishing House



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