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48A. Great Is the Lord Our God

Text Information
First Line: Great is the Lord our God
Title: Great Is the Lord Our God
Meter: 6.6.8.6 D
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Anniversaries; Biblical Names and Places: Judah; Biblical Names and Places: Tarshish (19 more...)
Source: sts. 1-2 Psalter Hymnal, 1987; sts. 3-5 Psalter, 1887, 1887, rev., 1987
Copyright: © 1987 Fatih Alive Christian Resources
Notes: This versification originally began with the words found in stanza 3, “Within in your temple, Lord.” This single stanza functions well as an introit or opening verse for the worship service. It could be sung by an ensemble and lead into the singing of a psalm or hymn of praise.
Tune Information
Name: DIADEMATA
Composer: George J. Elvey (1868)
Meter: 6.6.8.6 D
Key: D Major



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