It is so grand (Vol1 No 4)
It is so grand (Vol1 No 4)
It is so grand - the cosmos with its store
It is so grand - the cosmos with its store
Of galaxies and stars; we stand in awe;
Of galaxies and stars; we stand in awe;
The constellations, nebulae and more,
The constellations, nebulae and more,
So limitless, no human can explore.
So limitless, no human can explore.
It is so grand - the beauty of the earth -
It is so grand - the beauty of the earth -
Abundant life; all species seek re-birth;
Abundant life; all species seek re-birth;
We look at nature; she responds with mirth;
We look at nature; she responds with mirth;
And then we wonder at her dazzling worth.
And then we wonder at her dazzling worth.
It is so grand - the body, soul and mind -
It is so grand - the body, soul and mind -
So complex yet exquisitely combined;
So complex yet exquisitely combined;
Belief, thought, deed - effectively entwined
Belief, thought, deed - effectively entwined
Reveal the miracle of humankind.
Reveal the miracle of humankind.
It is so grand - the virtues we hold dear -
It is so grand - the virtues we hold dear -
Soft kindness, goodness, gentleness sincere,
Soft kindness, goodness, gentleness sincere,
Faith, hope and love which constantly appear;
Faith, hope and love which constantly appear;
And grace, compassion which helps conquer fear.
And grace, compassion which helps conquer fear.
The ‘God beyond’ is always on display;
The ‘God beyond’ is always on display;
The ‘God within’ sustains us all each day;
The ‘God within’ sustains us all each day;
The ‘God between’ in all our interplay;
The ‘God between’ in all our interplay;
We are so blest; we need to kneel and pray.
We are so blest; we need to kneel and pray.
Tune Woodlands AHB 109, 328 and Tis 161, 411
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