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Sing We Now Our Adoration

Sing we now our adoration, 
sing we now our hymn of praise,
for thy name is our salvation, 
and a fount of life always.
   God, our Father, high in heaven, 
   hallowed be thy holy name.

We confess we've grieved thy Spirit, 
cast our sins into the sea,
purify us, cleanse our hearts, 
that we may be restored to thee.
   May thy kingdom come, thy will 
   be done on earth as done in heav’n.

All the words of every language 
never could begin to tell
all the joy of our thanksgiving 
for thy gift; Immanuel.
   Give us daily bread, forgive 
   our debts, and lead us far from sin.

O what comfort, Lord, what joy 
to cast our cares into thy hand!
Hear our prayer and supplication, 
that thy grace would heal this land.
   For the kingdom, power, glory 
   are forever thine, amen.
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Kauffman Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 9:34 AM
John, congratulations on your win! When I read this majestic, soaring lyric I knew I recognized it for it is in your wonderful book of hymns that I have been enjoying! This truly lifts our spirits and knowing the music that goes with it makes the experience even more special! Blessings dear friend. I guess we are going to have to wait a little to get out those jerseys and dust off the gloves! As Charlie Brown says: "Sigh!" :(
Watt Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Regarding the baseball season, I will offer another Charlie Brownism: "Good grief!"
Watt Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 12:26 PM
Sam, thank you for your generous words of affirmation (something you are consistently very good at!) To receive such encouragement from a singer such as yourself is head-spinning, to say the least. I'd been wanting to put the Lord's Prayer to music but found it was too short to make a proper hymn out of, so I experimented with merging it with this other hymn (that was also on the short side). Thank you for your ongoing support!
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM
Hmm, looks like you did not get into my contest!!! How are you doing?
Watt Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 8:02 AM
Yep, I sent you a soupmail about that... I couldn't get enough giddy-up into my snoozing muse in time. I'm doing very well, just keeping busy as always.
Y. Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 8:22 AM
WoW! John, You have penned such a heartfelt song of praise. It reads like hymn song on Sunday morning. It looks like a winner to me . Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis
Watt Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 8:04 AM
Alexis, thank you for stopping by and sharing your kind words. It's so nice to see you... I hope you had a great weekend!
Proxenos Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 7:34 AM
I am honoured to be able to read this Amazing write from our amazing poet whom we all respect and are lucky enough to know - John Watt - Amen.
Watt Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 12:16 AM
Thank you, dear one. What touching words you always share with me, and what a gift you are! Blessings and hugs ~ John
Hawkins Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 6:20 PM
Goodness! That sounds like a winner for sure. Good luck in the contest, John.
Watt Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 12:16 AM
Always grateful for your visits and kind words, Shirley. Hope you have a great weekend ~ John
Faulkner Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 9:22 PM
I can hear a regal organ in the backdrop as I read this, and a congregation singing reverently, you have a gift for inspiring music as well as words - have you ever written hymns? I hope this tops the winners list!
Watt Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 11:15 PM
Thank you most regally, my friend. I used to be a songwriter, and wrote a small number of hymns. Your comments are always so affirming and much appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 5:07 PM
Nobody can do a song of praise like you can, John. now are you gonna try MY contest? I see it's filling faster than I imagined it would. Just in time for Valentines Day!!
Watt Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 5:28 PM
I'll give it my best shot, Andrea... thanks for more kind words, my friend!
Baker Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Lovely song and prayer, John. good luck in the contest. Thanks for the uplifting praise of our Father. Blessings, Bill
Watt Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Thank you Bill (and you're welcome), I'm glad you enjoyed this. Are you planning to enter this contest?
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