Canticle of the Sun
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w&m: Marty Haugen, 1980

[Refrain]
The heavens are telling the glory of God,
and all creation is shouting for joy;
Come, dance in the forest, come, play in the field,
and sing, sing to the glory of the Lord!

[Verse 1]
Sing to the sun, the bringer of day,
he carries the light of the Lord in his rays;
the moon and the stars who light up the way
unto your throne.

[Refrain]

[Verse 2]
Praise to the wind, that blows through the trees,
the seas mighty storms, the gentlest breeze;
they blow where they will, they blow where they please
to please the Lord.

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[Verse 3]
Praise to the rain, that waters our fields,
and blesses our crops so all the earth yields;
from death unto life her myst'ry revealed
springs forth in joy.

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[Verse 4]
Praise to the fire who gives us his light,
the warmth of the sun to brighten our night;
he dances with joy, his spirit so bright,
he sings of you.

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[Verse 5]
Sing to the earth who makes life to grow,
the creatures you made to let your life show;
the flowers and trees that help us to know
the heart of Love.

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[Verse 6]
Praise to our death, that makes our life real,
the knowledge of loss that helps us to feel;
the gift of yourself, your presence revealed
to lead us home.

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[Coda]
Sing, sing to the glory of the Lord!