It was written by American liturgical musician and composer, and at-the-time Roman Catholic seminarian / priest, Daniel L (Dan) Schutte (b 1947). It is based on Psalms 65 and 66.
The song was originally published in 1976 in the St Louis Jesuits collection, A Dwelling Place (ref).
Later it became the title-track of a multi-volume album and hymn-book set, of which volume 1 was released by North American Liturgy Resources in 1980 (ref).
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Schutte. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the chorus are G AB A G F G with accompanying chords G / D / Em.
The song was originally published in 1976 in the St Louis Jesuits collection, A Dwelling Place (ref).
Later it became the title-track of a multi-volume album and hymn-book set, of which volume 1 was released by North American Liturgy Resources in 1980 (ref).
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Schutte. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the chorus are G AB A G F G with accompanying chords G / D / Em.
Downloads
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Examples
Lead and supporting singers with guitar-led band - professional recording:
Singer, self-accompanied on guitar:
Small group and congregation, with organ, piano and violin - live recording in a church service:
Choir with band:
Instrumental - organ:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:Chorus:
Glory and praise to our God;
Who alone gives light to our days;
Many are the blessings He bears
To those who trust in his ways.
1 We, the daughters and sons of Him ...
2 In His wisdom He strengthens us ...
3 Every moment of every day ...
4 God has watered our barren land ...
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