With a great gospel groove, this anthem features an alto soloist and is a lot of fun to perform. The text by J. Paul Williams is based on 1 Chronicles 16. Both your choir and congregation will love this anthem. This anthem is Print on Demand or may be downloaded here.
Instrumental parts are available here.
Performance by California Baptist University New Song Choir, posted by Jessica Gerez on YouTube.
Let the heavens be glad! Let the earth rejoice!
Let the people of God make a joyful noise!
Come before the Lord with with hearts ablaze.
Come before the Lord with everlasting praise!
Let the heavens be glad! Let the earth rejoice!
Let the people of God make a joyful noise!
Come before the Lord with with hearts ablaze.
Come before the Lord with everlasting praise!
Let the trees clap their hands
Let the oceans roar
Let the people of God praise Him even more
Sing of His glory, the Ancient of our days,
For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised!
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Many people choose gods that are made by man
But the heavens and earth are the work of God's hand
The Lord is Almighty in all of His ways
For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised!
(chorus)
Our God is great, great, and greatly to be praised ...
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Come before the Lord with everlasting praise!
Come before the Lord with everlasting praise!
God's great and greatly to be praised! ...
O come before the Lord with everlasting praise!