Throughout all Time

This is an adaptation of Psalm 89 by American Roman Catholic liturgical musician and composer David Haas. It is dedicated "For Anita Bradshaw" and is popular for weddings.

It was first published in 1997 by GIA Publications, and has been included in these music collections: "Throughout All Time", "Psalms for the Church Year, Vol. 8" and "Without Seeing You: The Best of David Haas, Vol. 3."

The tune has a 4/4 time signature. The initial publication is in the key of C, and in this key the first few notes are EF G Gd c B C. The performance instructions are "With tenderness". Tempo is indicated as crotchet / quarter-note = 88.

In 2020, dozens of women accused Haas of serious misconduct. Following investigations he issued a public apology. (More here - includes disturbing materials). GIA Publications and others stopped publishing his work: Sheet music is not available for his songs, and many videos have been removed. Some American Catholic dioceses have asked members to stop using his work. This was suggested by his victims, who may find singing his compositions traumatic. So far, few church organisations outside the USA have officially spoken about the issue. However individual churches and musicians may want to consider whether to use his material. Alternatives for this song include:

Canticle of the Sun - Haugen
Covenant Song - Barrie
Forever I will Sing - Haugen
I will Sing of the Mercies - Fillmore

If you have other suggested alternatives, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

Silouhette of a person singing into eternity

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Examples

Duet with organ and brass:

Choir with small band:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. The song starts with a three-line chorus, and this is repeated after each of the five verses. A rough outline is:

Refrain:
I will sing forever to you my God,
Throughout all time I will sing to you;
Throughout all time I will sing to you.

1 I will sing of your love all my days, O God ...

2 The heavens proclaim your wonders ...

3 O God, how your people rejoice in you ...

4 I have sought and found my servant ...

5 All will sing and proclaim to me ...