Psalms in Our Time

Psalm 67: O God, to us show mercy

This psalm prays for God's universal rule to be visible: for God's justice and blessings to be universally given and universally recognized.

O God, to us show mercy and bless us in Thy grace;
Cause thou to shine upon us the brightness of Thy face;
That so Thy way most holy on earth may soon be known,
And unto every people Thy saving grace be shown.

O God, let all men praise Thee, let all the nations sing;
In every land let praises and songs of gladness ring;
For Thou shalt judge the people in truth and righteousness,
And through the earth the nations shall Thy just rule confess.

O God, let people praise Thee, let all the nations sing,
For earth in rich abundance to us her fruit shall bring.
The Lord our God shall bless us, our God shall blessing send,
And all the earth shall fear him to its remotest end.

Text: The Psalter, 1871

Offertorium: adapted from Johann Michael Haydn

Michael Haydn (1737-1806) was the younger brother of Joseph Haydn. Equally gifted as a child, he followed his brother in the choir and even preceded him in establishing a reputation as a composer. He followed the older career path of serving a noble patron (the Archbishop of Vienna), writing secular music for his court and religious music for his cathedral.


DRAFT COPY: CIRCULATED FOR REVIEW
Copyright © 2002,2003,2004, Stephen Hutcheson
Please circulate copies to elicit comments, but do not broadcast or publish. Feedback would be received with gratitude.

These studies are created by members of the West Allen Church of Christ in Allen, Texas