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All praise to Him who built the hills
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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All praise to Him who built the hills by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
All praise to Him Who built the hills;
All praise to Him the streams Who fills;
All praise to Him Who lights each star
That sparkles in the sky afar.
All praise to Him Who wakes the morn,
And bids it glow with beams newborn;
Who draws the shadows of the night,
Like curtains, o'er our wearied sight.
All praise to Him Whose love hath given,
In Christ His Son, the life of heaven;
Who gives us, for our darkness, light,
And turns to day our deepest night.
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About All praise to Him who built the hills
This is a hymn of praise for the creative and redemptive power of God, suitable for SATB choir. The English text speaks of divine artistry in creation, from the grandeur of the hills and the flow of streams to the distant stars and the daily cycle of light and darkness. It then turns to the profound gift of salvation through Christ, highlighting His sacrifice and resurrection. The hymn concludes by invoking the Holy Spirit's presence, which illuminates the heart with God's love. The music reflects the earnest devotion and broad scope of the text, offering a message of gratitude and spiritual renewal.
