Song of Generations [AMP-81]
Interspersing words from Psalm 78 with the hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past, this song is a musical way to convey the truth of God's faithfulness from one generation to the next. Especially applicable for anniversary celebrations and commissioning services, the work is arranged to be useful in a wide range of circumstances, and incorporates audience/congregation participation, opportunities for a soloist and semi-chorus if desired, and an optional trumpet part. The music is accessible to any level of church or school choir.
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Additional information
Basic information
Music type: ChoralDuration: 4:30
Choral music information
Voicing: SATBAccompaniment: Piano
Congregational/audience participation: Yes
Difficulty: 2
Suggested uses
Special occasions:
Anniversaries
Relevant scripture: Psalms 78:1-7
Hymn information
Hymn tune:
ST. ANNE
Text
O my people, hear my teaching,
listen to the words of my mouth
I will open my mouth with a parable;
I will teach you lessons from the past:
things we have heard and known,
things our ancestors told us
We will not hide them from our children,
we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
His power and the wonders He has done.
So the next generation will know then,
even the children yet unborn,
and they in turn would tell their children.
They would put their trust in God,
and would not forget His deeds,
but would keep His commands.
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home.