Canticle of the Sun

REFRAIN: Light and dancing (j. =60)

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

all ere - a-don is shout-ing for joy. Come, dance in the

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

sing to the

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Lord. Sing, sing to the glo - ry

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Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950.

Music: Marty Haugen.
Text and music ©1980, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

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VERSES:

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 give 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, 7 the gen - tl - est breeze; they
_3. bless - es our crops 7 so all the earth yields; from
4. warmth of the sun 7 to bright - en our night; he
5. crea - tures you made 7 to let your life show; the
6. know-ledge of loss 7 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. lead us home.

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