The St. Theresa Adult Choir performing "O God Beyond All Praising" (Thaxted (Gustav Holst, 1874-1934; Words by Michael Perry, 1942-1996) at the St. Theresa Feast. Organist and director: Dr. Liya Petrides Conductor: Mr. Richard Marrano
Including what I call the "elusive second verse" so often not used. I consider it the most beautiful.
O God, beyond all praising, we worship
you today
and sing the love amazing that songs
cannot repay;
For we can only wonder at every gift you
send,
at blessings without number and mercies
without end:
We lift our hearts before you and wait
upon your word,
We honor and adore you, our great and
mighty Lord.
The flower of earthly splendor in time
must surely die,
Its fragile bloom surrender to you, the
Lord most high;
But hidden from all nature the eternal
seed is sown
Though small in mortal stature, to
heaven’s garden grown:
For Christ the man from heaven from
death has set us free,
And we through him are given the final
victory.
Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the
love we bring,
That we who know your favor may serve
you as our King;
And whether our tomorrow be filled with
good or ill,
We’ll triumph through our sorrows and
rise to praise you still:
To marvel at your beauty and glory in
your ways,
And
make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise!
And no celebration is complete without the Easter Kitteh (or three)
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