Many and great, O God

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1.
Many and great, O God, are your works, 
maker of earth and sky. 
Your hands have set the heavens with stars; 
your fingers spread the mountains and plains. 
Lo, at your word the waters were formed; 
deep seas obey your voice. 

2.
Grant unto us communion with you, 
O star-abiding One. 
Come unto us and dwell with us; 
with you are found the gifts of life. 
Bless us with life that has no end, 
eternal life with you.

Words:  Joseph R. Renville, Dakota Dowanpi Kin (Odowan Wowapi), 1846;
                    paraphrased by Philip Frazier, 1929, alt.
                            Alteration © South Dakota Conference, United Church of Christ
   Tune:  Plains Indian melody, Dakota Odowan, 1879

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