The Earth Adorned (Psalm of Summer) - Waldemar Åhlén

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Patrick Godon, Organist/Choirmaster
Holy Spirit Quartet:
Natalie Clyne, soprano and soloist
Daina Fischer, alto
Madison Bolt, tenor
Thomas Bravos, bass

Tim Berg, Videographer

Text:
The earth adorned in verdant robe  
Sends praises upward surging, 
While soft winds breathe on fragrant flowers 
From winter now emerging. 
The sunshine bright gives warmth and light 
To budding blossoms tender, 
Proclaiming summer splendor. 

From out the wood, the birds now sing 
And each its song new raises, 
To join with all the universe  
In voicing thankful praises. 
With hope and joy their songs employ 
A rapturous exultation 
In praise of God’s creation. 

O God, amid these joys of life, 
Creation’s glory beaming, 
Grant us the grace to keep your word 
And live in love redeeming. 
All flesh is grass, the flowers fade, 
And time is fleeting ever; 
God’s word remains forever. 

~ Sung virtually for Sunday, July 12, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Church of the Holy Spirit, Lake Forest, IL www.chslf.org