Canticle of the Sun

Refrain: Light and dancing ( = ca. 60)

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The heav ens are tell ing the glo ry of God, and

all cre a tion is shout ing for joy. Come, dance in the

for est, come, play in the field, and sing,

sing to the 1-6

to Verses

sing the glo ry of the Lord.

Final

Lord. Sing, sing to the glo ry

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of the Lord.

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Melody

Harmony
1. Praise for the sun, the bring er of day, he
2. Praise for the wind that blows through the trees, the
3. Praise for the rain that wa ters our fields, and
4. Praise for the fire who gives us his light, the
5. Praise for the earth who makes life to grow, the
6. Praise for our death that makes our life real, the

1. car ries the light of the Lord in his rays; the

2. seas’ might y storms, the gen tl est breeze; they
3. bless es our crops so all the earth yields; from
4. warmth of the sun to bright en our night; he
5. crea tures you made to let your life show; the
6. knowl edge of loss that helps us to feel; the

1. moon and the stars who light up the way un

2. blow where they will, they blow where they please to
3. death un to life her mys t’ry re vealed springs
4. danc es with joy, his spir it so bright, he
5. flow ers and trees that help us to know the
6. gift of your self, your pres ence re vealed to
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1. to your throne.
2. please the Lord.
3. forth in joy.
4. sings of you.
5. heart of love.
6. bring us home.

Text and music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950, © 1980, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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