Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 29 First Line: Every heart its tribute pays Lyrics: 1 Every heart its tribute pays,
every tongue its song of praise;
sin and sorrow, guilt and care,
brought to him who answers prayer;
there by grace may humankind
full and free forgiveness find;
called and chosen, loved and blest,
in his presence be at rest.
2 Ever while his deeds endure
our salvation stands secure;
he whose fingers spun the earth,
gave the seas and mountains birth,
tamed the ocean, formed the land,
spread the skies with mighty hand:
far off shores revere his Name,
day and night his power proclaim.
3 Year by year, the seasons 'round
sees the land with blessing crowned,
where caressed by sun and rain
barren earth gives life again;
sunlit valleys burn with gold,
nature smiles on field and fold,
gifts of God in plenty poured:
all things living, praise the Lord! Topics: God as Creator; Occasional Services Thanksgiving/Harvest; Time Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
Every Heart Its Tribute Pays